South Seattle College

School type: Community College

South Seattle College's Welding Fabrication Technology pathway offers a certificate, an Associate in Applied Science, and an Associate in Applied Science-Transfer. Hands-on study covers Stick, MIG, Flux-Core, TIG, oxyacetylene and related joining processes, fabrication, and carbon-arc, plasma, and oxyfuel cutting. Students also study theory, prints, materials, layout, fitting, and material handling, and practice for Washington Association of Building Officials welder certification tests. The program is delivered in on-campus cohorts at South Seattle College.

School-wide Programs

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Descriptions, credentials, costs, and schedules are school-level program listings. Confirm current campus schedules, costs, and included fees with the school. Duration is shown in its listed units; credits and training hours are not calendar completion times.

Welding Fabrication Technology Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Fabrication
Program Length: 64 units
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: In person Monday-Thursday; morning, midday, or afternoon cohort; exact times vary by quarter

A 64-unit certificate covering welding theory, prints and symbols, materials, layout, fitting, and hands-on practice in Stick, MIG, Flux-Core, TIG,… Read full description

A 64-unit certificate covering welding theory, prints and symbols, materials, layout, fitting, and hands-on practice in Stick, MIG, Flux-Core, TIG, oxyacetylene and related joining, fabrication, and carbon-arc, plasma, and oxyfuel cutting. Students prepare for Washington Association of Building Officials welder certification testing. Math and English placement are required.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Seattle, WA

Availability sources

Main Campus — availability source

Welding Fabrication Technology Associate in Applied Science

Credential: Associate in Applied Science
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Fabrication
Program Length: 93 units
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: In-person cohort; current students should confirm quarterly offerings with advising

A 93-unit applied degree in welding and fabrication. The pathway develops welding-process selection, shop technique, print interpretation, planning,… Read full description

A 93-unit applied degree in welding and fabrication. The pathway develops welding-process selection, shop technique, print interpretation, planning, layout, fitting, material handling, and certification-test practice through the same hands-on welding core used across South Seattle's Welding Fabrication Technology programs.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Seattle, WA

Availability sources

Main Campus — availability source

Welding Fabrication Technology Associate in Applied Science-Transfer

Credential: Associate in Applied Science-Transfer
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication
Program Length: 95 units
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Two-year degree; current students should confirm quarterly offerings with advising

A 95-unit applied transfer degree covering welding and fabrication operations, including process selection, layout, fitting, material handling, and… Read full description

A 95-unit applied transfer degree covering welding and fabrication operations, including process selection, layout, fitting, material handling, and certification-test practice. Students practice Stick, MIG, Flux-Core, or TIG on steel plate or pipe and prepare for Washington Association of Building Officials welder certification tests.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Seattle, WA

Availability sources

Main Campus — availability source

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