Jefferson State Community College

School type: Community College

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Jefferson State Community College offers a stackable Welding Technology pathway consisting of an 18-credit short certificate, a 30-credit certificate and a 64-credit Associate in Applied Science. Curriculum begins with welding and metal cutting, Stick, MIG/Flux-Core and inspection work; the certificate adds Flux-Core and robotic welding, while the AAS adds TIG, boiler-tube work, fabrication blueprint reading and certification laboratories. The college uses NCCER welding curriculum aligned with AWS SENSE entry-level guidelines and states that students can obtain AWS welding certification after completing the program. A separate noncredit Fast Track course provides lecture and practical training in oxy-fuel cutting and Stick welding.

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Welding Technology AAS

Credential: Associate in Applied Science
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication
Program Length: 64 credits
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Day and evening classes; course availability varies by term

This 64-credit Associate in Applied Science builds on the college's welding short certificate and certificate. The curriculum covers cutting, Stick,… Read full description

This 64-credit Associate in Applied Science builds on the college's welding short certificate and certificate. The curriculum covers cutting, Stick, MIG/Flux-Core and TIG welding, welding inspection and testing, robotic welding, boiler-tube work, fabrication blueprint reading and certification laboratories, plus general education and computer coursework. NCCER credentials are embedded in welding classes, and the college explicitly states that completers can obtain AWS welding certification.

Confirmed at

Jefferson Campus — Birmingham, AL

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Welding Technology Short Certificate

Credential: Short Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, Stick, Flux-Core
Program Length: 18 credits
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Day and evening classes; course availability varies by term

This 18-credit short certificate forms the first tier of Jefferson State's welding pathway. Required coursework covers NCCER Core, welding and… Read full description

This 18-credit short certificate forms the first tier of Jefferson State's welding pathway. Required coursework covers NCCER Core, welding and metal-cutting techniques, Stick fillet and groove-plate welding, MIG/Flux-Core welding, and welding inspection and testing. NCCER credentials are available through the curriculum, which the college aligns to AWS SENSE standards, and program completers can obtain AWS welding certification.

Confirmed at

Jefferson Campus — Birmingham, AL

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Welding Technology Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, Stick, Flux-Core
Program Length: 30 credits
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Day and evening classes; course availability varies by term

This 30-credit certificate adds English and mathematics, dedicated Flux-Core welding and robotic programming/welding to the 18-credit welding… Read full description

This 30-credit certificate adds English and mathematics, dedicated Flux-Core welding and robotic programming/welding to the 18-credit welding foundation. Students complete Stick, MIG/Flux-Core, cutting, inspection and testing coursework, receive NCCER-aligned training, and can pursue AWS welding certification after completing the program.

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Jefferson Campus — Birmingham, AL

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Fast Track Welding

Credential: Certificate of Completion
Program cost: $899
Processes: Stick
AWS Prep: Not listed

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

Schedule: Open enrollment; current Jefferson section meets Monday/Wednesday, October 5, 2026-February 10, 2027, 6:00-9:00 p.m.; Pell City and Shelby schedules TBA

This noncredit workforce course combines lecture and practical lab exercises in oxy-fuel welding and cutting and shielded metal arc welding. Students learn power-source and electrode selection, equipment setup, safety, joint preparation and fillet and butt welds with E-7018 and E-6010 electrodes in multiple positions. Successful students receive a Jefferson State Certificate of Completion.

Confirmed at

Jefferson Campus — Birmingham, AL Shelby-Hoover Campus — Birmingham, AL St. Clair-Pell City Campus — Pell City, AL

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