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Iowa Western Community College — Clarinda Center

Iowa Western Community College offers a two-semester Welding Technology diploma and a one-semester Welding certificate in Council Bluffs; the certificate is also available at the Clarinda Center. Credit coursework covers Stick, MIG, TIG, oxy-acetylene work, fabrication and pipe applications, depending on the credential. The college also offers two distinct workforce programs at its Business and Community Training Center: Welding Foundations & Techniques, which explicitly prepares students for AWS testing, and the broader Weld to Work program, which adds advanced TIG training.

Programs Offered

Welding Technology Diploma

This 28.5-credit, two-semester diploma develops entry-level welding skills through a sequenced curriculum in safety, oxy-acetylene work, Stick, MIG

  • Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Pipe, Fabrication
  • GI Bill: Eligible
  • AWS Prep: Not listed

Offered at

Council Bluffs CampusCouncil Bluffs, IA

Welding Certificate

This 16.5-credit, one-semester certificate introduces oxy-acetylene work, blueprint and welding-symbol reading, Stick and MIG welding, and basic

  • Processes: MIG, Stick, Fabrication
  • GI Bill: Varies
  • AWS Prep: Not listed

Offered at

Council Bluffs CampusCouncil Bluffs, IAClarinda CenterClarinda, IA

Welding Foundations & Techniques (AWS Certification Prep)

This short-term workforce course trains students in MIG, Stick and Flux-Core welding through hands-on practice and explicitly prepares participants

  • Program cost: $2,850
  • Processes: MIG, Stick, Flux-Core
  • GI Bill: Varies
  • AWS Prep: Available

Offered at

Business and Community Training CenterCouncil Bluffs, IA

Weld to Work

This stackable workforce certificate combines MIG welding, Welding Foundations & Techniques with AWS certification preparation, and advanced TIG

  • Program cost: $4,900
  • Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core
  • GI Bill: Varies
  • AWS Prep: Available

Offered at

Business and Community Training CenterCouncil Bluffs, IA

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