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Somerset Community College

School type: Community College

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Somerset Community College offers hands-on Welding Technology education with academic pathways ranging from five-credit helper and cutting certificates to a Combination Welder diploma and a locally advertised two-year AAS. Current curricula cover Stick, MIG, TIG, welding certification, pipe applications, oxyfuel systems, multiple thermal-cutting methods, and selected advanced processes such as Flux-Core, submerged-arc, orbital-tube, and automated welding. The college's current program page identifies both Somerset and Laurel campuses as welding locations and lists eighteen distinct certificates in addition to the diploma and AAS.

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Welding Technology AAS

Credential: Associate in Applied Science
Program cost: $12,360–$18,904
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Performance
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 60 credit hours
AWS Prep: Available

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

Schedule: Two years full time; day/evening offerings vary by campus and term

A locally advertised two-year Associate in Applied Science combining general education with welding theory,… Read full description

A locally advertised two-year Associate in Applied Science combining general education with welding theory, shop practice, welding certification work, blueprint interpretation, and a practicum or cooperative experience. The current KCTCS curriculum requires Stick, TIG, and MIG, plus either oxyfuel systems or a broader cutting sequence that can include oxyfuel, plasma, exothermic, air-carbon-arc, and shielded-metal-arc cutting. Approved technical electives support Flux-Core, pipe, submerged-arc, orbital-tube, and automated welding.

Confirmed at

Somerset Campus — Somerset, KY Laurel Campus — London, KY

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Combination Welder Diploma

Credential: Diploma
Program cost: $9,888–$15,290
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Performance
Program Length: 48 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

A 48-55 credit diploma combining general education with Stick, TIG, MIG, welding-certification coursework, practicum or cooperative experience, and… Read full description

A 48-55 credit diploma combining general education with Stick, TIG, MIG, welding-certification coursework, practicum or cooperative experience, and either oxyfuel systems or a multi-process cutting sequence. Technical electives allow further process specialization.

Confirmed at

Somerset Campus — Somerset, KY Laurel Campus — London, KY

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Arc Cutter Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $1,030–$1,390
Processes: Not listed
Program Length: 5 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

A five-credit certificate in industrial cutting theory and laboratory practice, including oxyfuel, plasma-arc, exothermic, air-carbon-arc,… Read full description

A five-credit certificate in industrial cutting theory and laboratory practice, including oxyfuel, plasma-arc, exothermic, air-carbon-arc, shielded-metal-arc, and mechanical cutting methods.

Confirmed at

Somerset Campus — Somerset, KY Laurel Campus — London, KY

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Gas Metal Arc Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $3,090–$5,004
Processes: MIG, Flux-Core
Program Length: 15 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

A 15-18 credit MIG certificate combining gas-metal-arc theory and fillet/groove labs with blueprint coursework and either oxyfuel systems or broader… Read full description

A 15-18 credit MIG certificate combining gas-metal-arc theory and fillet/groove labs with blueprint coursework and either oxyfuel systems or broader industrial cutting processes; a Flux-Core lab may substitute for one groove-lab option.

Confirmed at

Somerset Campus — Somerset, KY Laurel Campus — London, KY

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Gas Tungsten Arc Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $3,502–$5,004
Processes: TIG
Program Length: 17 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

A 17-18 credit TIG certificate covering gas-tungsten-arc theory, fillet and groove labs, blueprint coursework, and either oxyfuel systems or a… Read full description

A 17-18 credit TIG certificate covering gas-tungsten-arc theory, fillet and groove labs, blueprint coursework, and either oxyfuel systems or a multi-process industrial cutting sequence.

Confirmed at

Somerset Campus — Somerset, KY Laurel Campus — London, KY

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Gas Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $824–$1,112
Processes: Not listed
Program Length: 4 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

A four-credit oxyfuel certificate covering equipment identification, setup, inspection and maintenance, manual and mechanized oxyfuel cutting, oxyfuel… Read full description

A four-credit oxyfuel certificate covering equipment identification, setup, inspection and maintenance, manual and mechanized oxyfuel cutting, oxyfuel welding, and related lab practice on plate and pipe.

Confirmed at

Somerset Campus — Somerset, KY Laurel Campus — London, KY

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GMAW Pipeline Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $5,150–$8,340
Processes: MIG, Pipe, Performance
Program Length: 25 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

A 25-30 credit pipeline certificate combining MIG plate and pipe work, blueprint instruction, welding-certification courses, and either oxyfuel… Read full description

A 25-30 credit pipeline certificate combining MIG plate and pipe work, blueprint instruction, welding-certification courses, and either oxyfuel systems or broader industrial cutting processes; approved electives can extend pipe practice.

Confirmed at

Somerset Campus — Somerset, KY Laurel Campus — London, KY

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GMAW Tack Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $2,060–$2,780
Processes: MIG
Program Length: 10 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

A ten-credit MIG certificate combining gas-metal-arc theory and fillet-welding laboratory work with blueprint reading and application.

Confirmed at

Somerset Campus — Somerset, KY Laurel Campus — London, KY

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GMAW Welder Helper Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $1,030–$1,390
Processes: MIG
Program Length: 5 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

A five-credit entry MIG certificate consisting of gas-metal-arc theory and fillet-welding laboratory practice.

Confirmed at

Somerset Campus — Somerset, KY Laurel Campus — London, KY

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GMAW Welding Automation Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $2,884–$5,282
Processes: MIG
Program Length: 14 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

A 14-19 credit MIG automation certificate combining gas-metal-arc theory and lab practice, blueprint coursework, and a variable-credit… Read full description

A 14-19 credit MIG automation certificate combining gas-metal-arc theory and lab practice, blueprint coursework, and a variable-credit welding-automation laboratory.

Confirmed at

Somerset Campus — Somerset, KY Laurel Campus — London, KY

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GTAW Pipeline Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $5,150–$8,340
Processes: TIG, Pipe, Performance
Program Length: 25 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

A 25-30 credit pipeline certificate combining TIG plate and pipe work, blueprint instruction, welding-certification courses, and either oxyfuel… Read full description

A 25-30 credit pipeline certificate combining TIG plate and pipe work, blueprint instruction, welding-certification courses, and either oxyfuel systems or broader industrial cutting processes; approved electives can extend pipe practice.

Confirmed at

Somerset Campus — Somerset, KY Laurel Campus — London, KY

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GTAW Tack Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $2,060–$2,780
Processes: TIG
Program Length: 10 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

A ten-credit TIG certificate combining gas-tungsten-arc theory and fillet-welding laboratory work with blueprint reading and application.

Confirmed at

Somerset Campus — Somerset, KY Laurel Campus — London, KY

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GTAW Welder Helper Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $1,030–$1,390
Processes: TIG
Program Length: 5 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

A five-credit entry TIG certificate consisting of gas-tungsten-arc theory and fillet-welding laboratory practice.

Confirmed at

Somerset Campus — Somerset, KY Laurel Campus — London, KY

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Production Line Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $3,914–$5,560
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick
Program Length: 19 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

A 19-20 credit production certificate covering Stick, TIG, and MIG theory and fillet labs, plus either oxyfuel systems or a broader industrial cutting… Read full description

A 19-20 credit production certificate covering Stick, TIG, and MIG theory and fillet labs, plus either oxyfuel systems or a broader industrial cutting sequence.

Confirmed at

Somerset Campus — Somerset, KY Laurel Campus — London, KY

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SENSE Level I – Entry Welders Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $7,416–$10,286
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Performance
Program Length: 36 credit hours
AWS Prep: Available

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

A 36-37 credit entry-welder certificate covering Stick, TIG, and MIG in theory, fillet, and groove laboratories, together with blueprint coursework… Read full description

A 36-37 credit entry-welder certificate covering Stick, TIG, and MIG in theory, fillet, and groove laboratories, together with blueprint coursework and either oxyfuel systems or multi-process industrial cutting. AWS identifies SENSE Level I as its modular Entry Welder training and certificate program with knowledge and performance evaluations.

Confirmed at

Somerset Campus — Somerset, KY Laurel Campus — London, KY

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Shielded Metal Arc Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $3,502–$5,004
Processes: Stick
Program Length: 17 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

A 17-18 credit Stick certificate covering SMAW theory, fillet and groove welding, blueprint coursework, and either oxyfuel systems or a multi-process… Read full description

A 17-18 credit Stick certificate covering SMAW theory, fillet and groove welding, blueprint coursework, and either oxyfuel systems or a multi-process industrial cutting sequence.

Confirmed at

Somerset Campus — Somerset, KY Laurel Campus — London, KY

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SMAW Pipeline Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $5,150–$8,340
Processes: Stick, Pipe, Performance
Program Length: 25 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

A 25-30 credit pipeline certificate combining Stick plate and pipe work, blueprint instruction, welding-certification courses, and either oxyfuel… Read full description

A 25-30 credit pipeline certificate combining Stick plate and pipe work, blueprint instruction, welding-certification courses, and either oxyfuel systems or broader industrial cutting processes; approved electives can extend pipe practice.

Confirmed at

Somerset Campus — Somerset, KY Laurel Campus — London, KY

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SMAW Tack Welder Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $2,060–$2,780
Processes: Stick
Program Length: 10 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

A ten-credit Stick certificate combining shielded-metal-arc theory and fillet-welding laboratory work with blueprint reading and application.

Confirmed at

Somerset Campus — Somerset, KY Laurel Campus — London, KY

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SMAW Welder Helper Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $1,030–$1,390
Processes: Stick
Program Length: 5 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

A five-credit entry Stick certificate consisting of shielded-metal-arc theory and fillet-welding laboratory practice.

Confirmed at

Somerset Campus — Somerset, KY Laurel Campus — London, KY

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Welder Helper General Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $1,030–$1,390
Processes: Not listed
Program Length: 5 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

A five-credit introductory welding-helper certificate completed through Basic Welding B or the equivalent Welding for Maintenance lecture/lab option.… Read full description

A five-credit introductory welding-helper certificate completed through Basic Welding B or the equivalent Welding for Maintenance lecture/lab option. The course introduces common welding and cutting processes, equipment setup, operation, and safe practice without naming a required specific welding process.

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Somerset Campus — Somerset, KY Laurel Campus — London, KY

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