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Henderson Community College

School type: Community College

Henderson Community College provides hands-on welding instruction in electric-arc and oxyacetylene welding, MIG, TIG, blueprint reading and work with mild steel, aluminum, cast iron and stainless steel. Current credentials include a customizable General Occupational and Technical Studies AAS that may incorporate welding certificates, plus focused certificates in SENSE Level I, MIG, TIG, Stick, gas welding, three pipeline processes, production-line welding, arc cutting and entry-level helper skills. Official plans range from 4 or 5 credits for narrowly focused certificates to 36–37 credits for SENSE Level I.

School-wide Programs

This is the school-wide program catalog. Confirmed locations are listed for each program; programs are not necessarily offered at every campus.

Descriptions, credentials, costs, and schedules are school-level program listings. Confirm current campus schedules, costs, and included fees with the school. Duration is shown in its listed units; credits and training hours are not calendar completion times.

General Occupational and Technical Studies AAS (Welding Focus)

Credential: Associate in Applied Science
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Pipe, Fabrication
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 60 credit hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Individualized degree plan; welding course times vary by term

This 60-credit customizable Associate in Applied Science lets students combine general education with approved… Read full description

This 60-credit customizable Associate in Applied Science lets students combine general education with approved technical coursework and one or more welding certificates. Henderson's welding instruction covers electric-arc and oxyacetylene welding, MIG, TIG, blueprint reading and multiple metals; the exact process mix depends on the certificates and courses selected for the individualized degree plan.

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Main Campus — Henderson, KY

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SENSE Level I Entry Welders Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Fabrication
Program Length: 36-37 credit hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Course availability varies by term

A 36–37 credit entry-welder certificate built around safety, blueprint reading, cutting and hands-on MIG, TIG and Stick study. Henderson identifies it… Read full description

A 36–37 credit entry-welder certificate built around safety, blueprint reading, cutting and hands-on MIG, TIG and Stick study. Henderson identifies it as an AWS National Skills Standards Level I credential.

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Main Campus — Henderson, KY

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Gas Metal Arc Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, Fabrication
Program Length: 17-18 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Course availability varies by term

A 17–18 credit certificate focused on gas metal arc welding, including equipment, safety, blueprint-related work and practical MIG skill development.

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Main Campus — Henderson, KY

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Gas Tungsten Arc Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: TIG, Fabrication
Program Length: 17-18 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Course availability varies by term

A 17–18 credit certificate focused on gas tungsten arc welding, practical TIG technique, equipment and safety, with application to materials… Read full description

A 17–18 credit certificate focused on gas tungsten arc welding, practical TIG technique, equipment and safety, with application to materials identified by the college including stainless steel and aluminum.

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Main Campus — Henderson, KY

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Shielded Metal Arc Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: Stick, Fabrication
Program Length: 17-18 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Course availability varies by term

A 17–18 credit certificate centered on shielded metal arc welding and practical Stick skills, with supporting welding-safety and technical coursework.

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Main Campus — Henderson, KY

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Production Line Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Fabrication
Program Length: 19-20 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Course availability varies by term

A 19–20 credit production-welding certificate that combines practical MIG, TIG and Stick work for entry-level manufacturing and production settings.

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Main Campus — Henderson, KY

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GMAW Pipeline Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, Pipe, Fabrication
Program Length: 25-30 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Course availability varies by term

A 25–30 credit pipeline certificate focusing on gas metal arc welding for pipe applications, with supporting safety, blueprint and practical welding… Read full description

A 25–30 credit pipeline certificate focusing on gas metal arc welding for pipe applications, with supporting safety, blueprint and practical welding study.

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Main Campus — Henderson, KY

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GTAW Pipeline Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: TIG, Pipe, Fabrication
Program Length: 25-30 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Course availability varies by term

A 25–30 credit pipeline certificate focusing on gas tungsten arc welding for pipe applications and related practical welding knowledge.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Henderson, KY

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SMAW Pipeline Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: Stick, Pipe, Fabrication
Program Length: 25-30 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Course availability varies by term

A 25–30 credit pipeline certificate focusing on shielded metal arc welding for pipe applications and related practical welding knowledge.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Henderson, KY

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Gas Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: Not listed
Program Length: 4 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Course availability varies by term

A focused 4-credit certificate in gas and oxyacetylene welding skills. No canonical arc-welding process is assigned because the official credential is… Read full description

A focused 4-credit certificate in gas and oxyacetylene welding skills. No canonical arc-welding process is assigned because the official credential is specific to gas welding.

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Main Campus — Henderson, KY

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Arc Cutter Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: Not listed
Program Length: 5 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Course availability varies by term

A focused 5-credit certificate in arc-cutting equipment, safety and practice. No canonical welding process is assigned because the credential is a… Read full description

A focused 5-credit certificate in arc-cutting equipment, safety and practice. No canonical welding process is assigned because the credential is a cutting award.

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Main Campus — Henderson, KY

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Welder Helper - General Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: Not listed
Program Length: 5 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Course availability varies by term

A 5-credit introductory certificate that lets students select basic welding or maintenance-oriented coursework for entry-level helper preparation. The… Read full description

A 5-credit introductory certificate that lets students select basic welding or maintenance-oriented coursework for entry-level helper preparation. The official plan does not establish a required canonical arc process.

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Main Campus — Henderson, KY

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