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Mountain Empire Community College

Mountain Empire Community College offers a Welding Associate of Applied Science, a Welding Certificate, and Welding Operator I and II career-studies certificates. The credit pathways emphasize hands-on shop training for entry-level welding employment. Documented instruction includes Stick, MIG, Flux-Core and TIG welding in multiple positions, oxyfuel and plasma cutting, pipe welding and fabrication-related layout. Supporting study includes safety, metallurgy, measurement, blueprint reading and welding symbols. The two operator certificates are aligned with NCCER Welding Level One and Level Two credentials; official sources do not document AWS certification preparation.

Programs Offered

Welding, A.A.S.

This 67-credit Technical Studies welding associate degree prepares students for apprentice-level welding

  • Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication
  • GI Bill: Eligible
  • Program Length: 67 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Not listed

Offered at

Main CampusBig Stone Gap, VA

Welding Certificate

This credit certificate prepares students for apprentice-welder employment through technical coursework and shop experience. Official outcomes

  • Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Fabrication
  • Program Length: 12 months
  • AWS Prep: Not listed

Offered at

Main CampusBig Stone Gap, VA

Welding Operator I

This career-studies certificate prepares entry-level apprentice welders through technical courses and shop experience. Official outcomes document

  • Processes: TIG, Stick, Fabrication
  • Program Length: 16 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Not listed

Offered at

Main CampusBig Stone Gap, VA

Welding Operator II

This career-studies certificate advances apprentice-welder preparation through technical courses and shop projects. Official outcomes document MIG and

  • Processes: MIG, Flux-Core, Fabrication
  • Program Length: 16 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Not listed

Offered at

Main CampusBig Stone Gap, VA

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