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Jefferson State Community College — Shelby-Hoover Campus

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.

Programs Offered

Welding Technology AAS

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

  • Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication
  • GI Bill: Varies
  • AWS Prep: Available

Offered at

Jefferson CampusBirmingham, AL

Welding Technology Short Certificate

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

  • Processes: MIG, Stick, Flux-Core
  • GI Bill: Varies
  • AWS Prep: Available

Offered at

Jefferson CampusBirmingham, AL

Welding Technology Certificate

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

  • Processes: MIG, Stick, Flux-Core
  • GI Bill: Varies
  • AWS Prep: Available

Offered at

Jefferson CampusBirmingham, AL

Fast Track Welding

This noncredit workforce course combines lecture and practical lab exercises in oxy-fuel welding and cutting and shielded metal arc welding. Students

  • Program cost: $899
  • Processes: Stick
  • GI Bill: Varies
  • AWS Prep: Not listed

Offered at

Jefferson CampusBirmingham, ALShelby-Hoover CampusBirmingham, ALSt. Clair-Pell City CampusPell City, AL

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