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Jefferson Community and Technical College

Jefferson Community and Technical College offers Welding Technology education through an Associate in Applied Science degree, a Combination Welder diploma, and process-focused certificates. The current KCTCS curriculum combines classroom instruction with practical welding work in cutting, Stick, TIG, MIG, blueprint reading, certification laboratories, and optional advanced topics such as Flux-Core and pipe welding. The Technical Campus is identified as the home of the college's welding program, while the Shelby County Campus also publishes that it offers welding classes.

Programs Offered

Welding Technology - AAS

Credential: AAS
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication, Performance
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 60 credits
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Two years full-time; individual course times vary.

The Welding Technology AAS combines general education with shop and technical coursework. The 2026-27 plan… Read full description

The Welding Technology AAS combines general education with shop and technical coursework. The 2026-27 plan includes cutting or oxy-fuel systems, Stick, TIG, MIG, blueprint reading, welding certification and certification lab, a practicum or co-op, and approved technical electives. Students build process knowledge and practical skills for joining, surfacing, and repairing weldable materials.

Offered at

Technical Campus — Louisville, KY

Combination Welder - Diploma

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

The Combination Welder diploma builds broad practical welding ability through cutting, Stick, TIG, MIG, blueprint reading, welding certification… Read full description

The Combination Welder diploma builds broad practical welding ability through cutting, Stick, TIG, MIG, blueprint reading, welding certification laboratories, and a practicum or co-op. The plan also includes approved welding electives, allowing additional process or fabrication study.

Offered at

Technical Campus — Louisville, KY

Arc Cutter - Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: Fabrication
Program Length: 5 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

A focused five-credit certificate covering cutting or oxy-fuel systems theory and laboratory practice.

Offered at

Technical Campus — Louisville, KY

Gas Metal Arc Welder - Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: MIG, Flux-Core, Fabrication
Program Length: 15 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

This certificate combines cutting, MIG theory, fillet and groove laboratory work, and welding blueprint reading. The current plan permits a Flux-Core… Read full description

This certificate combines cutting, MIG theory, fillet and groove laboratory work, and welding blueprint reading. The current plan permits a Flux-Core laboratory option in place of one GMAW groove lab.

Offered at

Technical Campus — Louisville, KY

Gas Tungsten Arc Welder - Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: TIG, Fabrication
Program Length: 17 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

This certificate combines cutting, TIG theory, fillet and groove laboratories, and welding blueprint reading for focused GTAW skill development.

Offered at

Technical Campus — Louisville, KY

Gas Welder - Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: Fabrication
Program Length: 4 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

A four-credit certificate in oxy-fuel systems theory and laboratory practice.

Offered at

Technical Campus — Louisville, KY

Production Line Welder - Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Fabrication
Program Length: 19 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

This certificate develops production-oriented welding skills through cutting, Stick, TIG, and MIG theory and fillet laboratories.

Offered at

Technical Campus — Louisville, KY

SENSE Level 1 - Entry Welders - Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Fabrication
Program Length: 36 credits
AWS Prep: Available

This broad entry-welder certificate includes cutting, Stick fillet and groove work, TIG fillet and groove work, MIG fillet and groove work, and… Read full description

This broad entry-welder certificate includes cutting, Stick fillet and groove work, TIG fillet and groove work, MIG fillet and groove work, and welding blueprint reading. Jefferson's local program page identifies the credential as AWS National Skills Standards Level I.

Offered at

Technical Campus — Louisville, KY

Shielded Metal Arc Welder - Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: Stick, Fabrication
Program Length: 17 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

This certificate combines cutting, Stick theory, fillet and groove laboratory work, and welding blueprint reading for focused SMAW skill development.

Offered at

Technical Campus — Louisville, KY

Welder Helper General - Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: Fabrication
Program Length: 5 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

A five-credit helper certificate completed through Basic Welding B or paired welding-for-maintenance theory and laboratory courses.

Offered at

Technical Campus — Louisville, KY

GMAW Tack Welder - Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: MIG, Fabrication
Program Length: 10 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

A ten-credit MIG tack-welder certificate combining welding blueprint reading with GMAW theory and fillet-lab practice.

Offered at

Technical Campus — Louisville, KY

GMAW Welder Helper - Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: MIG
Program Length: 5 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

A five-credit MIG helper certificate covering GMAW theory and fillet-lab practice.

Offered at

Technical Campus — Louisville, KY

GTAW Tack Welder - Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: TIG, Fabrication
Program Length: 10 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

A ten-credit TIG tack-welder certificate combining welding blueprint reading with GTAW theory and fillet-lab practice.

Offered at

Technical Campus — Louisville, KY

GTAW Welder Helper - Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: TIG
Program Length: 5 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

A five-credit TIG helper certificate covering GTAW theory and fillet-lab practice.

Offered at

Technical Campus — Louisville, KY

SMAW Tack Welder - Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: Stick, Fabrication
Program Length: 10 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

A ten-credit Stick tack-welder certificate combining welding blueprint reading with SMAW theory and fillet-lab practice.

Offered at

Technical Campus — Louisville, KY

SMAW Welder Helper - Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: Stick
Program Length: 5 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

A five-credit Stick helper certificate covering SMAW theory and fillet-lab practice.

Offered at

Technical Campus — Louisville, KY

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