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Georgia Northwestern Technical College — Walker County Campus

School type: Public Technical School

8 programs are confirmed at Walker County Campus. View campus program details.

About Georgia Northwestern Technical College (school-wide)

Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public Technical College System of Georgia institution serving northwest Georgia. Its Welding and Joining Technology pathway includes a 54-credit diploma and seven distinct technical certificates in basic and advanced Stick welding, MIG, TIG, Flux-Core, pipe welding and vertical structural fabrication. Official curricula combine classroom study with practical lab training in safety, cutting, blueprint reading, weld positions, fabrication, qualification-test preparation and multiple arc-welding processes. The current catalog places welding credentials at the Floyd County, Walker County and Whitfield Murray campuses, with availability varying by credential.

Programs Confirmed at This Campus

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Welding and Joining Technology

Credential: Diploma
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 54 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Fall and spring entry; full-time or part-time; approximately 18-24 months

This 54-credit diploma prepares welding and joining technicians through welding theory and practical lab… Read full description

This 54-credit diploma prepares welding and joining technicians through welding theory and practical lab application. Required study includes safety, oxyfuel and plasma cutting, blueprint reading, Stick welding in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions, MIG, TIG and preparation for industrial qualification testing. Current program materials also document Flux-Core and optional pipe-welding study, fabrication and structural-plate work. Graduates are prepared for employment and welding qualification tests.

Confirmed at

Walker County Campus — Rock Spring, GA

Availability sources

Walker County Campus — availability source

Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder (OSM1)

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: Stick
Program Length: 12 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Fall entry; full-time or part-time

This 12-credit Technical Certificate of Credit continues the basic Stick-welding certificate with hands-on welding in horizontal, vertical and… Read full description

This 12-credit Technical Certificate of Credit continues the basic Stick-welding certificate with hands-on welding in horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. Completion of the Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder certificate is required before admission.

Confirmed at

Walker County Campus — Rock Spring, GA

Availability sources

Walker County Campus — availability source

Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder (FS31)

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: Stick
Program Length: 12 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Fall entry; full-time or part-time

This 12-credit Technical Certificate of Credit introduces the welding industry, oxyfuel and plasma cutting, and Stick welding in the flat position. It… Read full description

This 12-credit Technical Certificate of Credit introduces the welding industry, oxyfuel and plasma cutting, and Stick welding in the flat position. It is the prerequisite credential for GNTC's advanced SMAW certificate.

Confirmed at

Walker County Campus — Rock Spring, GA

Availability sources

Walker County Campus — availability source

Flux Cored Arc Welder (FC61)

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: Flux-Core
Program Length: 15 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Full-time or part-time; availability varies by campus

This 15-credit Technical Certificate of Credit develops entry-level Flux-Core welding skills through welding fundamentals, oxyfuel and plasma cutting,… Read full description

This 15-credit Technical Certificate of Credit develops entry-level Flux-Core welding skills through welding fundamentals, oxyfuel and plasma cutting, dedicated FCAW practice and an occupational elective.

Confirmed at

Walker County Campus — Rock Spring, GA

Availability sources

Walker County Campus — availability source

Gas Metal Arc Welder (GM31)

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG
Program Length: 15 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Fall entry; full-time or part-time

This 15-credit Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students for MIG-welding careers through welding-industry fundamentals, oxyfuel and plasma… Read full description

This 15-credit Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students for MIG-welding careers through welding-industry fundamentals, oxyfuel and plasma cutting, and hands-on gas metal arc welding techniques and processes.

Confirmed at

Walker County Campus — Rock Spring, GA

Availability sources

Walker County Campus — availability source

Gas Tungsten Arc Welder (GTA1)

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: TIG
Program Length: 15 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Fall entry; full-time or part-time

This 15-credit Technical Certificate of Credit provides TIG-welding training after foundational study of welding-industry practices and oxyfuel/plasma… Read full description

This 15-credit Technical Certificate of Credit provides TIG-welding training after foundational study of welding-industry practices and oxyfuel/plasma cutting. It prepares students to apply GTAW techniques in entry-level welding work.

Confirmed at

Walker County Campus — Rock Spring, GA

Availability sources

Walker County Campus — availability source

Pipe Shielded Metal Arc Welding (PS21)

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: Stick, Pipe
Program Length: 35 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Fall entry; full-time or part-time

This 35-credit Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students for entry-level pipe-welding work through mathematics, welding fundamentals,… Read full description

This 35-credit Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students for entry-level pipe-welding work through mathematics, welding fundamentals, oxyfuel/plasma cutting, Stick welding in all positions, industrial-qualification preparation and dedicated pipe welding.

Confirmed at

Walker County Campus — Rock Spring, GA

Availability sources

Walker County Campus — availability source

Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welder Fabricator (VSM1)

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: Stick, Fabrication
Program Length: 11 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Fall entry; full-time or part-time

This 11-credit Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students for Stick-welding fabrication careers through horizontal and vertical SMAW… Read full description

This 11-credit Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students for Stick-welding fabrication careers through horizontal and vertical SMAW instruction plus an occupational elective.

Confirmed at

Walker County Campus — Rock Spring, GA

Availability sources

Walker County Campus — availability source

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