Martin Community College

Martin Community College offers welding pathways for students seeking short-term workforce training, certificates, a diploma or an associate degree. Credit coursework combines shop practice with welding science and covers MIG, TIG, Stick and Flux-Core welding, oxyfuel and plasma cutting, basic oxyfuel welding, brazing, soldering and fabrication. Supporting topics include print reading, metallurgy, inspection, destructive and nondestructive testing, safety and work-based learning. A separate 128-hour continuing-education course focuses on Stick, MIG and TIG welding.

Programs Offered

Welding Technology - Associate Degree

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

Schedule: Five-term suggested sequence including fall, spring and summer

A 64-credit associate-degree pathway combining general education with extensive welding laboratory work. Required and planned coursework includes… Read full description

A 64-credit associate-degree pathway combining general education with extensive welding laboratory work. Required and planned coursework includes oxyfuel and plasma cutting, basic oxyfuel welding, brazing and soldering, Stick, MIG, Flux-Core and TIG plate welding, fabrication, welding symbols, CAD, machine processes and work-based learning.

Offered at

Martin Campus — Williamston, NC

Welding Technology - Diploma

Credential: Diploma
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Fabrication
Program Length: 36 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Curriculum schedule varies by term

A 36-credit diploma covering consumable and nonconsumable electrode welding and cutting through classroom and shop work. Documented curriculum… Read full description

A 36-credit diploma covering consumable and nonconsumable electrode welding and cutting through classroom and shop work. Documented curriculum includes oxyfuel and plasma cutting, oxyfuel welding, brazing, soldering, MIG, Flux-Core, Stick and TIG welding, fabrication, print reading, safety and welding symbols.

Offered at

Martin Campus — Williamston, NC

Welding Technology - Basic Welding Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: MIG, Flux-Core
Program Length: 12 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: One-semester suggested sequence (fall)

A 12-credit certificate completed in a suggested fall sequence. Courses cover oxyfuel and plasma cutting, basic oxyfuel welding, brazing, soldering,… Read full description

A 12-credit certificate completed in a suggested fall sequence. Courses cover oxyfuel and plasma cutting, basic oxyfuel welding, brazing, soldering, MIG and Flux-Core plate welding, along with print reading and industrial safety.

Offered at

Martin Campus — Williamston, NC

Welding Technology - Intermediate Welding Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: TIG, Stick
Program Length: 12 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: One-semester suggested sequence (spring)

A 12-credit certificate built around Stick plate welding, TIG plate welding and welding symbols and specifications. The suggested sequence places all… Read full description

A 12-credit certificate built around Stick plate welding, TIG plate welding and welding symbols and specifications. The suggested sequence places all three courses in one spring semester.

Offered at

Martin Campus — Williamston, NC

Welding - Continuing Education

Credential: Continuing Education
Program cost: $180
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick
Program Length: 128 hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Schedule varies by section; Summer 2026 section met Wednesday and Thursday evenings

A 128-hour continuing-education welding course covering Stick, MIG and TIG welding with blueprint reading, metallurgy, inspection and destructive and… Read full description

A 128-hour continuing-education welding course covering Stick, MIG and TIG welding with blueprint reading, metallurgy, inspection and destructive and nondestructive testing. The course builds knowledge for students to sit for industry-specific certifications.

Offered at

Martin Campus — Williamston, NC

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