Dawson Community College

Dawson Community College's Welding Technology program prepares entry-level welders and fabricators through sequential classroom and shop training. The current curriculum covers MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, pulse welding, aluminum welding, pipe welding and layout, structural fabrication, blueprint and weld-symbol interpretation, cutting, equipment care, and welding qualification or certification testing. Students can pursue a 67-credit Associate of Applied Science, a 34-credit Certificate of Applied Science, or shorter career-certificate tiers, and the full associate pathway includes more than 2,000 hours of hands-on shop training according to the college's program page.

Programs Offered

Welding Technology, CAS

Credential: CAS
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Fabrication, Performance
Program Length: 34 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Fall-start, two-semester sequence

The 34-credit, fall-start Certificate of Applied Science provides foundational welding knowledge and lab practice over two semesters. Students… Read full description

The 34-credit, fall-start Certificate of Applied Science provides foundational welding knowledge and lab practice over two semesters. Students complete welding theory and lab, Stick, MIG, Flux-Core and pulse-MIG, TIG, fabrication basics, technical math, communication and human-relations coursework, and welding-quality test preparation. Program outcomes emphasize safe work habits and selecting appropriate techniques and materials for the required weld.

Offered at

Main Campus — Glendive, MT

Welding Technology, AAS

Credential: Associate of Applied Science
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication, Performance
Program Length: 67 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Fall-start, four-semester sequence

The 67-credit Associate of Applied Science follows a fall-start, four-semester sequence. Its first year covers theory, Stick, MIG, Flux-Core,… Read full description

The 67-credit Associate of Applied Science follows a fall-start, four-semester sequence. Its first year covers theory, Stick, MIG, Flux-Core, pulse-MIG, TIG, fabrication basics, technical math and welding-quality test preparation. The second year adds measuring and trade tools, metal and structural fabrication, aluminum welding, pipe welding and pipe layout, and welding testing/certification labs. The college states that students in the full program receive more than 2,000 hours of hands-on shop training.

Offered at

Main Campus — Glendive, MT

CTS Welding, Tier I

Credential: Career Certificate (CTS)
Processes: MIG, Stick, Flux-Core
Program Length: 14 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: One-semester career-certificate tier

This entry-level career certificate uses welding theory and lab, Stick, MIG and Flux-Core coursework plus a three-credit elective. The current catalog… Read full description

This entry-level career certificate uses welding theory and lab, Stick, MIG and Flux-Core coursework plus a three-credit elective. The current catalog describes the tier as preparation for entry-level welding proficiency in the workforce.

Offered at

Main Campus — Glendive, MT

CTS Welding, Tier III

Credential: Career Certificate (CTS)
Processes: MIG, TIG, Structural, Fabrication
Program Length: 16 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Post-CAS career-certificate tier

This advanced career-certificate tier builds on the Welding Technology Certificate of Applied Science. The listed coursework adds aluminum welding… Read full description

This advanced career-certificate tier builds on the Welding Technology Certificate of Applied Science. The listed coursework adds aluminum welding processes, measuring and trade tools, Metal Fabrication I and II, structural fabrication, and an elective.

Offered at

Main Campus — Glendive, MT

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