Flathead Valley Community College

School type: Community College

Flathead Valley Community College offers three welding credentials at its Flathead Valley Campus in Kalispell: an Associate of Applied Science and Certificate of Applied Science in Welding and Fabrication Technology, plus a shorter Welding Technology Certificate of Technical Studies. Training combines shop practice, cutting, blueprint interpretation, fabrication, and multiple arc-welding processes. The AAS and CAS pathways prepare students for AWS D1.1 limited-thickness, unlimited-thickness, and pipe qualifications, while the CTS requires at least two welding qualifications through its test-preparation curriculum.

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Welding and Fabrication Technology, CAS

Credential: Certificate of Applied Science
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication, Performance
Program Length: 1 year
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Fall/Spring semester sequence (full-time)

The Welding and Fabrication Technology Certificate of Applied Science develops hands-on skills for fabrication, manufacturing, structural work, and… Read full description

The Welding and Fabrication Technology Certificate of Applied Science develops hands-on skills for fabrication, manufacturing, structural work, and related welding occupations. The pathway covers major welding processes, cutting, blueprint work, fabrication, and qualification testing. Graduates should be prepared for AWS D1.1 limited-thickness, unlimited-thickness, and pipe qualifications.

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Flathead Valley Campus — Kalispell, MT

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Welding and Fabrication Technology, AAS

Credential: Associate of Applied Science
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication, Performance
AWS Prep: Available

The Associate of Applied Science pathway combines welding and fabrication training with related instruction for employment in fabrication, manufacturing, structural construction, energy, mining, and similar fields. Official program information says graduates should be prepared for AWS D1.1 limited-thickness, unlimited-thickness, and pipe qualifications.

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Flathead Valley Campus — Kalispell, MT

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Welding Technology, CTS

Credential: Certificate of Technical Studies
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: Stick, Structural, Performance
AWS Prep: Available

The Certificate of Technical Studies is the shortest current FVCC welding credential. Students must earn at least two welding qualifications through WLDG 185, with official examples including SMAW limited-thickness plate positions. The curriculum focuses on practical production-welding skills and qualification-test preparation.

Confirmed at

Flathead Valley Campus — Kalispell, MT

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