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Delgado Community College

Delgado Community College offers three 24-credit Certificates of Technical Studies in Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, and combined Flux-Cored/Gas Metal Arc Welding. The two-semester pathways combine welding fundamentals, NCCER Core, groove and pipe welding, blueprint and symbol work, and hands-on practice in multiple positions. Delgado also offers a shorter River City workforce course focused on FCAW and GMAW for entry-level manufacturing and construction work.

Programs Offered

Shielded Metal Arc Welding, C.T.S.

A two-semester, 24-credit Certificate of Technical Studies centered on SMAW. Students complete welding fundamentals, basic and groove SMAW, NCCER…

  • Processes: Stick, Pipe, Performance
  • Program Length: 24 credits
  • AWS Prep: Available

Offered at

Jefferson Site — Metairie, LARiver City Site and Advanced Manufacturing Center — Avondale, LA

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, C.T.S.

A two-semester, 24-credit Certificate of Technical Studies focused on GTAW. The curriculum covers welding fundamentals, groove and multi-joint TIG…

  • Processes: TIG, Pipe, Performance
  • Program Length: 24 credits
  • AWS Prep: Available

Offered at

Jefferson Site — Metairie, LARiver City Site and Advanced Manufacturing Center — Avondale, LA

Flux-Cored and Gas Metal Arc Welding, C.T.S.

A two-semester, 24-credit Certificate of Technical Studies in FCAW and GMAW. Students study welding fundamentals, basic and groove FCAW/GMAW, NCCER…

  • Processes: MIG, Flux-Core, Pipe, Performance
  • Program Length: 24 credits
  • AWS Prep: Available

Offered at

Jefferson Site — Metairie, LARiver City Site and Advanced Manufacturing Center — Avondale, LA

River City Workforce Welding

A 2026 accelerated hands-on course for entry-level manufacturing and construction welding. Current official course information documents FCAW and GMAW…

  • Program cost: $1,800
  • Processes: MIG, Flux-Core
  • Program Length: 12 weeks
  • AWS Prep: Not listed

Offered at

River City Site and Advanced Manufacturing Center — Avondale, LA

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