South Plains College

South Plains College provides hands-on Welding Technology education through an Associate of Applied Science and Basic and Advanced Processes certificates. Official curriculum and faculty materials document MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, pipe and plate welding, oxyfuel work, fabrication, fitting, layout, metallurgy, and inspection/testing instruction. The program participates in AWS SENSE, with Basic and Advanced pathway work tied to AWS Entry Level and Advanced Welder performance standards. Welding is documented at Levelland, Lubbock Career & Technical Center, and Plainview, although the future of the Plainview Center requires review.

Programs Offered

Welding Technology Associate of Applied Science

Credential: Associate of Applied Science
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 2 years
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Semester-based; day/evening availability varies by location

The AAS combines the Basic and Advanced welding sequence with general education. Students receive shop… Read full description

The AAS combines the Basic and Advanced welding sequence with general education. Students receive shop instruction in MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, pipe and plate welding, oxyfuel work, fabrication, fitting, layout, metallurgy, and testing. Official syllabi document participation in AWS SENSE and training/testing toward AWS Entry Level and Advanced Welder performance requirements.

Offered at

Levelland Campus — Levelland, TX

Welding Technology Basic Processes Certificate

Credential: Certificate of Proficiency
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Structural, Fabrication
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 1 year
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Semester-based; day/evening availability varies by location

A foundational welding certificate covering Stick, MIG, TIG, Flux-Core, oxyfuel welding and cutting, brazing,… Read full description

A foundational welding certificate covering Stick, MIG, TIG, Flux-Core, oxyfuel welding and cutting, brazing, layout, and fabrication. Official program and syllabus evidence documents AWS SENSE participation and performance-based training/testing associated with AWS Entry Level Welder standards.

Offered at

Levelland Campus — Levelland, TX Lubbock Career & Technical Center — Lubbock, TX Plainview Center — Plainview, TX

Welding Technology Advanced Processes Certificate

Credential: Certificate of Proficiency
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication
GI Bill: Eligible
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Semester-based; Levelland availability confirmed

An advanced welding certificate that builds on the foundational sequence with intermediate and advanced pipe welding, multi-process work, advanced… Read full description

An advanced welding certificate that builds on the foundational sequence with intermediate and advanced pipe welding, multi-process work, advanced TIG, and more complex layout and fabrication. Official syllabi document AWS SENSE participation and performance-based training/testing associated with AWS Advanced Welder standards.

Offered at

Levelland Campus — Levelland, TX

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