Dunwoody College of Technology

Dunwoody College of Technology offers a one-year Welding Technology certificate and a two-year Welding & Metal Fabrication Associate of Applied Science. Both are daytime, on-campus programs with extensive shop training in Stick, MIG, Flux-Core, and TIG welding, plus oxyacetylene and plasma cutting. The associate degree adds machining, print interpretation, engineering drawing, and larger fabrication projects. Students in either pathway may pursue up to four AWS D1.1 welder certifications.

Programs Offered

Welding & Metal Fabrication, A.A.S.

Credential: Associate of Applied Science
Program cost: $64,323
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Fabrication
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 2 years
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Four semesters; daytime, on campus; fall start

A 70-credit, four-semester Associate of Applied Science that combines welding and fabrication with machining… Read full description

A 70-credit, four-semester Associate of Applied Science that combines welding and fabrication with machining and technical drawing. Students practice SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW as well as oxyacetylene and plasma cutting, then apply those skills in fabrication projects. Coursework also covers welding metallurgy, symbols and prints, precision measuring, manual milling and turning, engineering drawing, fabrication methods, and safety. Students may earn up to four AWS D1.1 welder certifications.

Offered at

Minneapolis Campus — Minneapolis, MN

Welding Technology Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $30,181
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Fabrication, Performance
Program Length: 32 credits
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Two semesters; daytime, on campus; fall start

A 32-credit, two-semester certificate providing intensive shop training in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW, along with oxyacetylene and plasma cutting.… Read full description

A 32-credit, two-semester certificate providing intensive shop training in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW, along with oxyacetylene and plasma cutting. Students learn welding safety, symbols and prints, metallurgy, and fabrication methods in a simulated welding shop. The certificate can transfer into Dunwoody's Welding & Metal Fabrication A.A.S., and students may earn up to four AWS D1.1 welder certifications.

Offered at

Minneapolis Campus — Minneapolis, MN

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