North Idaho College

School type: Community College

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North Idaho College offers Welding Technology as a 31-credit Intermediate Technical Certificate, 55-credit Advanced Technical Certificate and 62–64-credit Associate of Applied Science. The stackable curriculum combines theory and applied shop practice in Stick, MIG, flux-core and TIG welding; structural steel and pipe applications; fabrication; and oxyfuel, plasma and air-carbon-arc cutting. Advanced coursework covers AWS and ASME welding test procedures. Welding classes are held at the Parker Technical Education Center in Rathdrum.

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Welding Technology

Credential: Associate of Applied Science
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication
Program Length: 62-64 credit hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Four-semester full-time sequence

A four-semester, 62–64-credit applied degree combining theory and extensive shop practice. Students develop Stick, MIG, flux-core and TIG skills on… Read full description

A four-semester, 62–64-credit applied degree combining theory and extensive shop practice. Students develop Stick, MIG, flux-core and TIG skills on structural steel and pipe; learn fabrication; and use oxyfuel, plasma and air-carbon-arc cutting. Advanced courses cover pipe welding, metallurgy, layout and AWS/ASME welding test procedures, with general education completing the degree.

Confirmed at

Parker Technical Education Center — Rathdrum, ID

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Parker Technical Education Center — availability source

Welding Technology Advanced Technical Certificate

Credential: Advanced Technical Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication
Program Length: 55 credit hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Four-semester full-time sequence

A four-semester, 55-credit advanced technical certificate containing the complete welding technical sequence without the AAS general-education… Read full description

A four-semester, 55-credit advanced technical certificate containing the complete welding technical sequence without the AAS general-education package. Training covers Stick, MIG, flux-core and TIG welding, structural and pipe applications, fabrication, oxyfuel, plasma and air-carbon-arc cutting, advanced theory and AWS/ASME test procedures.

Confirmed at

Parker Technical Education Center — Rathdrum, ID

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Parker Technical Education Center — availability source

Welding Technology Intermediate Technical Certificate

Credential: Intermediate Technical Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Structural, Fabrication
Program Length: 31 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Two-semester full-time sequence

A two-semester, 31-credit certificate covering foundational welding theory, Stick, MIG and flux-core welding, structural-steel practice, fabrication,… Read full description

A two-semester, 31-credit certificate covering foundational welding theory, Stick, MIG and flux-core welding, structural-steel practice, fabrication, and oxyfuel, plasma and air-carbon-arc cutting. Supporting courses address layout, metallurgy, technical communication and workplace preparation.

Confirmed at

Parker Technical Education Center — Rathdrum, ID

Availability sources

Parker Technical Education Center — availability source

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