Pierpont Community & Technical College

Pierpont Community & Technical College offers a one-year Applied Welding Certificate of Applied Science and a two-year Advanced Welding Associate of Applied Science at its Advanced Technology Center in Fairmont. The stackable curriculum combines welding theory, virtual-welding practice, live shop training, fabrication, and documented instruction in Stick, MIG, Flux-Core, and TIG processes for entry-level and advancing welding careers.

Programs Offered

Advanced Welding

Credential: Associate of Applied Science
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Fabrication
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 2 years
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Term-based lab and classroom schedule

A two-year Associate of Applied Science that combines welding theory, virtual welding, live equipment… Read full description

A two-year Associate of Applied Science that combines welding theory, virtual welding, live equipment practice, fabrication, and multiple welding processes. Official coursework identifies basic and intermediate Stick welding, MIG and Flux-Core welding, TIG welding, weld theory, fabrication, and weld inspection. The program is designed for entry-level employment and skill advancement in welding-related work.

Offered at

Advanced Technology Center — Fairmont, WV

Applied Welding

Credential: Certificate of Applied Science
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Fabrication
Program Length: 1 year
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Term-based lab and classroom schedule

A one-year Certificate of Applied Science aligned to the first two semesters of Pierpont’s Advanced Welding AAS. The stackable certificate develops… Read full description

A one-year Certificate of Applied Science aligned to the first two semesters of Pierpont’s Advanced Welding AAS. The stackable certificate develops welding theory, shop practice, fabrication, and foundational skills in Stick, MIG, Flux-Core, and TIG welding for entry-level employment or continued study in the associate program.

Offered at

Advanced Technology Center — Fairmont, WV

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