Georgia Piedmont Technical College — DeKalb High School of Technology South

School type: Public Technical School

4 programs are confirmed at DeKalb High School of Technology South. View campus program details.

About Georgia Piedmont Technical College (school-wide)

Georgia Piedmont Technical College offers a 54-credit Welding and Joining Technology diploma plus technical certificates in basic and advanced Stick welding, MIG welding, TIG welding, and pipe welding. Diploma students study safety, tools and measurement, oxyfuel and plasma cutting, blueprint reading and welding symbols, Stick, MIG and TIG welding, and preparation for industrial qualification tests; elective study can add flux-cored welding, fabrication, advanced TIG or pipe welding. The welding department is based at the DeKalb Campus in Clarkston. A 2026-27 dual-enrollment partnership also delivers four stackable welding certificates at DeKalb High School of Technology South.

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Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: Stick, Performance
Program Length: 12 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

A 12-credit Technical Certificate of Credit that prepares students for entry-level work using the Stick process. Students study welding safety, tools… Read full description

A 12-credit Technical Certificate of Credit that prepares students for entry-level work using the Stick process. Students study welding safety, tools and measurement, oxyacetylene welding, oxyfuel and plasma cutting, and flat-position shielded metal arc welding. Flat-position qualification tests are used to evaluate progress toward industrial welds.

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DeKalb High School of Technology South — Decatur, GA

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Gas Metal Arc Welder

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, Performance
Program Length: 15 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

A 15-credit Technical Certificate of Credit centered on MIG welding. Required study covers welding-shop fundamentals, safety, tools and measurement,… Read full description

A 15-credit Technical Certificate of Credit centered on MIG welding. Required study covers welding-shop fundamentals, safety, tools and measurement, oxyacetylene work, oxyfuel and plasma cutting, and all-position GMAW theory, setup, transfer modes, wire and shielding-gas selection, joints and qualification testing. One occupational elective adds an advanced welding or fabrication topic.

Confirmed at

DeKalb High School of Technology South — Decatur, GA

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Gas Tungsten Arc Welder

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: TIG, Performance
Program Length: 15 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

A 15-credit Technical Certificate of Credit centered on TIG welding. Required study covers welding-shop fundamentals, safety, tools and measurement,… Read full description

A 15-credit Technical Certificate of Credit centered on TIG welding. Required study covers welding-shop fundamentals, safety, tools and measurement, oxyacetylene work, oxyfuel and plasma cutting, and all-position GTAW equipment setup, shielding gases, cleaning, filler-metal selection, joints and qualification testing. One occupational elective adds an advanced welding or fabrication topic.

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DeKalb High School of Technology South — Decatur, GA

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Pipe Welder

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: TIG, Pipe, Fabrication, Performance
Program Length: 10 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

A 10-credit advanced Technical Certificate of Credit for graduates of the Welding and Joining Technology diploma. The curriculum combines advanced… Read full description

A 10-credit advanced Technical Certificate of Credit for graduates of the Welding and Joining Technology diploma. The curriculum combines advanced TIG, fabrication practices and pipe welding, including pipe layout and preparation, joint assembly and welding in 2G, 5G and 6G positions. Qualification tests are used in advanced TIG instruction.

Confirmed at

DeKalb High School of Technology South — Decatur, GA

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