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Mountain Empire Community College

School type: 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.

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Welding, A.A.S.

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

Schedule: Day/Evening

This 67-credit Technical Studies welding associate degree prepares students for apprentice-level welding… Read full description for Welding, A.A.S.

This 67-credit Technical Studies welding associate degree prepares students for apprentice-level welding employment through extensive technical and shop instruction. Documented outcomes include Stick, MIG, Flux-Core and TIG welding in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions; oxyfuel and plasma cutting; fabrication from blueprints and welding symbols; and fundamentals of metallurgy, measurement and quality control. The curriculum also includes pipe-welding study and supporting communication, computer and teamwork coursework.

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Main Campus — Big Stone Gap, VA
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Welding Certificate

  • Credential: Certificate
  • Program cost: Not listed
  • Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Fabrication
  • Program Length: 12 months
  • AWS Prep: Not listed
This credit certificate prepares students for apprentice-welder employment through technical coursework and shop experience. Official outcomes… Read full description for Welding Certificate

This credit certificate prepares students for apprentice-welder employment through technical coursework and shop experience. Official outcomes document Stick, MIG, Flux-Core and TIG welding in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions; oxyfuel and plasma cutting; basic measurement; and fabrication from blueprints and welding symbols. Related general-education study complements the technical sequence.

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Main Campus — Big Stone Gap, VA
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Welding Operator I

  • Credential: Career Studies Certificate
  • Program cost: Not listed
  • Processes: TIG, Stick, Fabrication
  • Program Length: 16 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Not listed
This career-studies certificate prepares entry-level apprentice welders through technical courses and shop experience. Official outcomes document… Read full description for Welding Operator I

This career-studies certificate prepares entry-level apprentice welders through technical courses and shop experience. Official outcomes document Stick and TIG welding in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions, oxyfuel and plasma cutting, and fabrication from blueprints and welding symbols. The published curriculum is aligned with NCCER Core and Welding Level One certification.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Big Stone Gap, VA
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Welding Operator II

  • Credential: Career Studies Certificate
  • Program cost: Not listed
  • Processes: MIG, Flux-Core, Fabrication
  • Program Length: 16 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Not listed
This career-studies certificate advances apprentice-welder preparation through technical courses and shop projects. Official outcomes document MIG and… Read full description for Welding Operator II

This career-studies certificate advances apprentice-welder preparation through technical courses and shop projects. Official outcomes document MIG and Flux-Core welding in multiple positions, oxyfuel and plasma cutting, and fabrication from blueprints and welding symbols. The published curriculum is aligned with NCCER Welding Level Two certification following completion of Level One.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Big Stone Gap, VA
Availability sources

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