Macomb Community College

Macomb Community College provides academic welding training through associate-degree and basic and advanced certificate pathways at South Campus. The curriculum covers welding safety, metallurgy, equipment operation and maintenance, SMAW, GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, pipe welding and certification coursework. The college also offers a separate 17-week Michigan Maritime Manufacturing welding program at M-TEC with intensive hands-on preparation for maritime and defense manufacturing.

Programs Offered

Welding, AAS

Credential: associate degree
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Pipe
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 2 years
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: day/evening availability varies by term

An associate-degree pathway that develops welding-equipment operation, maintenance and repair skills and… Read full description

An associate-degree pathway that develops welding-equipment operation, maintenance and repair skills and offers training toward process certifications in SMAW, GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, pipe welding and special testing.

Offered at

South Campus — Warren, MI

Basic Welding Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick
Program Length: 23 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Term-based; consult current class schedule

A 23-credit certificate combining welding theory and hands-on training in gas and arc welding, SMAW, GMAW/MIG and GTAW/TIG with trade mathematics,… Read full description

A 23-credit certificate combining welding theory and hands-on training in gas and arc welding, SMAW, GMAW/MIG and GTAW/TIG with trade mathematics, blueprint reading, safety and ferrous/nonferrous metallurgy.

Offered at

South Campus — Warren, MI

Advanced Welding Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Pipe
Program Length: 21 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Term-based; consult current class schedule

A 21-credit advanced certificate building on the basic welding curriculum through advanced arc processes, pipe welding, welder certification… Read full description

A 21-credit advanced certificate building on the basic welding curriculum through advanced arc processes, pipe welding, welder certification coursework, equipment maintenance, metallurgy and selected skilled-trades electives.

Offered at

South Campus — Warren, MI

Michigan Maritime Manufacturing (M3) Welding Training

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $0
Processes: Not listed
Program Length: 600 hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. or 3:00 p.m.-midnight

A 17-week, 600-hour, hands-on maritime and defense manufacturing training program at M-TEC. It combines foundational welding with related… Read full description

A 17-week, 600-hour, hands-on maritime and defense manufacturing training program at M-TEC. It combines foundational welding with related manufacturing skills and prepares completers to pursue national certifications including American Welding Society credentials and OSHA-10.

Offered at

M-TEC (Michigan Technical Education Center) — Warren, MI

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