Lanier Technical College

Lanier Technical College offers a Welding and Joining Technology diploma and stackable technical certificates in basic and advanced stick welding, MIG/wire-feed welding, TIG welding and metal fabrication. Official current materials confirm delivery at Barrow, Dawson and Hall campuses, with hands-on training in welding processes, cutting, layout and fabrication.

Programs Offered

Welding and Joining Technology Diploma

Credential: Diploma
Program cost: $8,398
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 54 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Day/evening availability varies by campus

The 54-credit diploma combines occupational courses in welding safety, blueprint reading, cutting, stick, MIG,… Read full description

The 54-credit diploma combines occupational courses in welding safety, blueprint reading, cutting, stick, MIG, flux-core and TIG processes with pipe and fabrication practice. The official cost page publishes one total for tuition, textbooks and listed supplies.

Offered at

Hall Campus — Gainesville, GA Barrow Campus — Winder, GA Dawson Campus — Dawsonville, GA

Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder Certificate

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Processes: Stick, Pipe, Structural
AWS Prep: Not listed

A focused technical certificate developing advanced shielded-metal-arc skills for structural and pipe applications.

Offered at

Hall Campus — Gainesville, GA Barrow Campus — Winder, GA Dawson Campus — Dawsonville, GA

Basic Metal Fabricator Certificate

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Processes: MIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Structural, Fabrication
AWS Prep: Not listed

A fabrication certificate covering print reading, layout, cutting and entry-level structural welding and assembly.

Offered at

Hall Campus — Gainesville, GA Barrow Campus — Winder, GA Dawson Campus — Dawsonville, GA

Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder Certificate

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Processes: Stick, Structural
AWS Prep: Not listed

An entry-level stick-welding certificate emphasizing safety, equipment setup and plate welding positions.

Offered at

Hall Campus — Gainesville, GA Barrow Campus — Winder, GA Dawson Campus — Dawsonville, GA

Gas Metal Arc Welder Certificate

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Processes: MIG, Flux-Core, Structural
AWS Prep: Not listed

A process-focused certificate in gas-metal-arc and related wire-feed welding for structural work.

Offered at

Hall Campus — Gainesville, GA Barrow Campus — Winder, GA Dawson Campus — Dawsonville, GA

Gas Tungsten Arc Welder Certificate

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Processes: TIG, Pipe
AWS Prep: Not listed

A process-focused TIG certificate developing precision welding skills on common metals and pipe applications.

Offered at

Hall Campus — Gainesville, GA Barrow Campus — Winder, GA Dawson Campus — Dawsonville, GA

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