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Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College offers Welding Technology pathways ranging from short process certificates to a Combination Welder diploma and a two-year AAS. Current curricula provide practical training in Stick, MIG, TIG, oxyfuel systems, thermal cutting, certification practice, and fabrication-related applications. The local program page lists seven certificates, while the 2026-27 KCTCS catalog currently confirms Southcentral availability for six of those certificates plus the diploma and AAS.

Programs Offered

Welding Technology - AAS

The 2026-27 Welding Technology AAS requires 60-68 credits and combines general education with hands-on Stick,

  • Program cost: $12,360–$18,904
  • Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication
  • GI Bill: Eligible
  • Program Length: 60 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Available

Offered at

Main CampusBowling Green, KY

Combination Welder - Diploma

A 48-55-credit diploma combining Stick, TIG, MIG, oxyfuel/cutting coursework, welding certification labs, applied practice, and a technical elective.

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

Offered at

Main CampusBowling Green, KY

SENSE Level I - Entry Welders Certificate

A 36-37-credit entry-welder certificate covering oxyfuel/cutting systems, Stick, TIG, MIG, and related laboratory practice. The credential aligns with

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

Offered at

Main CampusBowling Green, KY

Gas Metal Arc Welder Certificate

A 15-18-credit certificate centered on MIG welding with an allowed Flux-Core laboratory option, plus oxyfuel/cutting systems and welding layout

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

Offered at

Main CampusBowling Green, KY

Gas Tungsten Arc Welder Certificate

A 17-18-credit certificate focused on TIG fillet and groove welding, with oxyfuel/cutting systems and welding layout coursework.

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

Offered at

Main CampusBowling Green, KY

Gas Welder Certificate

A four-credit certificate in oxyfuel systems and laboratory application, confirmed for Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College in the

  • Program cost: $824–$1,112
  • Processes: To be announced
  • Program Length: 4 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Not listed

Offered at

Main CampusBowling Green, KY

Production Line Welder Certificate

A 19-20-credit production-focused certificate combining introductory Stick, TIG, and MIG laboratory work with oxyfuel/cutting systems.

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

Offered at

Main CampusBowling Green, KY

Shielded Metal Arc Welder Certificate

A 17-18-credit certificate focused on Stick fillet and groove welding, with oxyfuel/cutting systems and welding layout coursework.

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

Offered at

Main CampusBowling Green, KY

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