Iowa Central Community College

Iowa Central Community College offers a 34-credit Welding Technology diploma that develops fundamental techniques during the first semester and more advanced skills during the second. The curriculum also addresses metallurgy, fabrication, layout, estimating, and repair, while the current equipment list supports hands-on MIG, TIG, and Stick work. A separate noncredit Production Welding certificate teaches blueprint reading, MIG welding, thermal cutting, equipment safety, welding symbols, and shop problem-solving, with successful students eligible for five transfer credits toward the diploma.

Programs Offered

Welding Technology Program

Credential: Diploma
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Fabrication
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 34 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Two-semester sequence: first-semester fundamentals followed by second-semester advanced skill development.

The Welding Technology diploma develops fundamental welding techniques in the first semester and more advanced… Read full description

The Welding Technology diploma develops fundamental welding techniques in the first semester and more advanced skills in the second. Official program information also identifies metallurgy, fabrication, layout, estimating, and repair as related subjects. The 2025 program equipment list documents hands-on MIG, TIG, and Stick equipment, including MIG/TIG gloves, SMAW gloves, tungsten, a welding helmet, grinder, measuring tools, and other shop items supplied through course fees; students purchase work boots and clothing separately.

Offered at

Main Campus (Fort Dodge) — Fort Dodge, IA

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