Madisonville Community College

Madisonville Community College offers Welding Technology credentials from short process-specific certificates through a Combination Welder diploma and Associate in Applied Science. Coursework and practical shop training cover cutting, blueprint reading, SMAW/stick, GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, fillet and groove welding, certification laboratory work and career preparation, with multiple stackable entry and production-focused options.

Programs Offered

Welding Technology Associate in Applied Science

Credential: Associate in Applied Science
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication
Program Length: 60-68 credits
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Day/Evening (varies by campus)

A 60-68 credit AAS combining general education with cutting, blueprint reading, SMAW, GTAW and GMAW theory and labs, welding certification coursework,… Read full description

A 60-68 credit AAS combining general education with cutting, blueprint reading, SMAW, GTAW and GMAW theory and labs, welding certification coursework, a practicum or cooperative education experience and technical electives that can include flux-core and pipe welding.

Combination Welder Diploma

Credential: Diploma
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Structural
Program Length: 48-55 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

A 48-55 credit diploma combining SMAW, GTAW and GMAW theory and labs with cutting, blueprint reading, welding certification coursework, a practicum or… Read full description

A 48-55 credit diploma combining SMAW, GTAW and GMAW theory and labs with cutting, blueprint reading, welding certification coursework, a practicum or cooperative education experience and technical electives.

SENSE Level 1 - Entry Welders Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Structural
Program Length: 36-37 credits
AWS Prep: Available

A 36-37 credit certificate aligned to AWS SENSE Level 1, covering cutting, SMAW, GTAW and GMAW theory and labs plus blueprint reading and groove and… Read full description

A 36-37 credit certificate aligned to AWS SENSE Level 1, covering cutting, SMAW, GTAW and GMAW theory and labs plus blueprint reading and groove and fillet welding practice.

Arc Cutter Certificate

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

A five-credit certificate consisting of Cutting Processes and its associated laboratory.

Gas Welder Certificate

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

A four-credit certificate in oxy-fuel systems and hands-on oxy-fuel laboratory work.

Gas Metal Arc Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: MIG, Flux-Core, Structural
Program Length: 15-18 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

A 15-18 credit certificate in GMAW/MIG with cutting, fillet and groove welding, optional flux-core lab work and blueprint reading.

Gas Tungsten Arc Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: TIG, Structural
Program Length: 17-18 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

A 17-18 credit certificate in GTAW/TIG with cutting, fillet and groove welding and blueprint reading.

GMAW Tack Welder Certificate

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

A 10-credit certificate combining blueprint reading with GMAW/MIG theory and fillet-welding laboratory work.

GMAW Welder Helper Certificate

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

A five-credit entry certificate in GMAW/MIG theory and fillet-welding laboratory practice.

GTAW Tack Welder Certificate

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

A 10-credit certificate combining blueprint reading with GTAW/TIG theory and fillet-welding laboratory work.

GTAW Welder Helper Certificate

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

A five-credit entry certificate in GTAW/TIG theory and fillet-welding laboratory practice.

Production Line Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Structural
Program Length: 19-20 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

A 19-20 credit certificate covering cutting and production-oriented fillet welding in SMAW, GTAW and GMAW processes.

Shielded Metal Arc Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: Stick, Structural
Program Length: 17-18 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

A 17-18 credit certificate in SMAW/stick with cutting, fillet and groove welding and blueprint reading.

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