Hutchinson Community College

School type: Community College

Hutchinson Community College offers 17-, 32- and 48-credit welding technology certificates plus a 63-credit associate degree. The curriculum progresses through Stick, MIG and TIG welding into advanced plate, pipe, fabrication, inspection and qualification work, with flux-cored and robotic options in upper-level pathways. Official program information identifies welder-qualification testing aligned with AWS and ASME requirements.

School-wide Programs

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Welding Technology - CERT A

Credential: Certificate A
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Performance
Program Length: 17 credits
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: One-semester technical sequence

A 17-credit introductory certificate covering welding safety, blueprint reading, cutting, layout and hands-on Stick, MIG and TIG welding. The welding… Read full description

A 17-credit introductory certificate covering welding safety, blueprint reading, cutting, layout and hands-on Stick, MIG and TIG welding. The welding area page documents entry-level AWS/ASME qualification opportunities in fillet and groove positions.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Hutchinson, KS

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Main Campus — availability source

Welding Technology - CERT B

Credential: Certificate B
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Performance
Program Length: 32 credits
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Two-semester technical sequence

A 32-credit certificate extending the foundational sequence with advanced Stick, MIG and TIG welding, weld inspection and qualification, metallurgy… Read full description

A 32-credit certificate extending the foundational sequence with advanced Stick, MIG and TIG welding, weld inspection and qualification, metallurgy and an elective pathway that can include flux-cored or robotic welding.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Hutchinson, KS

Availability sources

Main Campus — availability source

Welding Technology - CERT C

Credential: Certificate C
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication, Performance
Program Length: 48 credits
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Three-semester technical sequence

A 48-credit advanced certificate adding fabrication, higher-level TIG and Stick welding on plate and pipe, inspection and qualification preparation,… Read full description

A 48-credit advanced certificate adding fabrication, higher-level TIG and Stick welding on plate and pipe, inspection and qualification preparation, with an elective option that can include flux-cored or robotic welding.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Hutchinson, KS

Availability sources

Main Campus — availability source

Welding Technology - AAS

Credential: AAS
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication, Performance
Program Length: 63 credits
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Four-semester associate-degree sequence

A 63-credit associate degree combining the full welding certificate sequence with general education and related technical coursework. It includes… Read full description

A 63-credit associate degree combining the full welding certificate sequence with general education and related technical coursework. It includes advanced plate and pipe welding, fabrication, inspection and qualification practice.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Hutchinson, KS

Availability sources

Main Campus — availability source

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