Ogeechee Technical College

Ogeechee Technical College offers welding certificates in basic Stick welding, MIG, TIG, and vertical Stick welding/fabrication at its Statesboro campus. The programs emphasize welding theory and practical shop application for entry-level welding and fabrication work. Current official sources document in-person day and night classes, with 5 a.m. welding sections added for fall 2026, and curricula ranging from 11 to 15 credits.

Programs Offered

Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welder Fabricator

Credential: Certificate
Processes: Stick, Fabrication
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 11 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: One semester; entry any semester; in-person day/night offerings; 5 a.m. welding sections begin fall 2026

An 11-credit certificate preparing students for entry-level shielded-metal-arc welding fabrication. The… Read full description

An 11-credit certificate preparing students for entry-level shielded-metal-arc welding fabrication. The one-semester curriculum requires horizontal and vertical Stick welding plus a three-credit welding elective, with 180 contact hours. Students may enter in any semester.

Offered at

Main Campus — Statesboro, GA

Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Processes: Stick
Program Length: 12 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: One semester; entry any semester; in-person day/night offerings; 5 a.m. welding sections begin fall 2026

A 12-credit, 270-contact-hour certificate emphasizing flat-position Stick welding for entry-level welding and fabrication work. Required courses… Read full description

A 12-credit, 270-contact-hour certificate emphasizing flat-position Stick welding for entry-level welding and fabrication work. Required courses introduce welding technology, oxyfuel cutting, and flat SMAW; the curriculum generally takes one semester and allows entry in any semester.

Offered at

Main Campus — Statesboro, GA

Gas Metal Arc Welder

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Processes: MIG
Program Length: 15 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: One semester; entry any semester; in-person day/night offerings; 5 a.m. welding sections begin fall 2026

A 15-credit, 330-contact-hour certificate focused on MIG welding for entry-level welding and fabrication work. Required courses cover welding… Read full description

A 15-credit, 330-contact-hour certificate focused on MIG welding for entry-level welding and fabrication work. Required courses cover welding fundamentals, oxyfuel cutting, and gas metal arc welding, with a three-credit occupational elective; students may enter any semester.

Offered at

Main Campus — Statesboro, GA

Gas Tungsten Arc Welder

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Processes: TIG
Program Length: 15 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: One semester; entry any semester; in-person day/night offerings; 5 a.m. welding sections begin fall 2026

A 15-credit, 330-contact-hour certificate focused on TIG welding for entry-level welding and fabrication work. Required courses cover welding… Read full description

A 15-credit, 330-contact-hour certificate focused on TIG welding for entry-level welding and fabrication work. Required courses cover welding fundamentals, oxyfuel cutting, and gas tungsten arc welding, with a three-credit welding elective; students may enter any semester.

Offered at

Main Campus — Statesboro, GA

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