South Arkansas College

A 35-credit technical certificate preparing students for entry-level welding employment through practical metal-cutting and welding instruction. The current program page documents arc welding, semi-automatic MIG, and TIG, equipment operation and maintenance, and career preparation for manufacturing, maintenance, welding shops, and construction. SouthArk states that the curriculum follows AWS entry-level education standards and that students may receive AWS and NCCER certifications.

A focused certificate of proficiency in shielded metal arc welding within SouthArk's welding program. The college's welding curriculum emphasizes practical shop technique and follows AWS entry-level education standards; students may receive AWS and NCCER certifications.

A focused certificate of proficiency in gas metal arc welding within SouthArk's hands-on welding program. The college states that its curriculum follows AWS entry-level standards and may lead to AWS and NCCER certifications.

A focused certificate of proficiency in gas tungsten arc welding within SouthArk's practical welding curriculum. The program follows AWS entry-level education standards and may lead to AWS and NCCER certifications.

A focused welding certificate of proficiency in layout and pipefitting. It forms part of SouthArk's hands-on welding credential ladder and is presented alongside the college's AWS-standards-based welding curriculum.

An advanced certificate of proficiency centered on pipe welding within SouthArk's welding program. It is listed as a distinct credential alongside the college's AWS-standards-based welding pathways.

A certificate of proficiency focused on pipe welding and listed as a distinct SouthArk welding credential. The program page places it within the college's hands-on, AWS-standards-based welding curriculum.

An Associate of Applied Science route listed by SouthArk as part of its welding credential options, allowing students to continue beyond shorter welding awards within the broader General Technology degree structure. The welding component draws from SouthArk's practical, AWS-standards-based welding curriculum.