Bowling Green, KY

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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

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

Schedule: Day/Evening (varies by campus)

The 2026-27 Welding Technology AAS requires 60-68 credits and combines general education with hands-on Stick, TIG, MIG, oxyfuel/cutting coursework,… Read full description

The 2026-27 Welding Technology AAS requires 60-68 credits and combines general education with hands-on Stick, TIG, MIG, oxyfuel/cutting coursework, welding certification labs, a practicum or cooperative education option, and technical electives. SKYCTC states that the degree can be completed in two years by full-time students and that its welding faculty hold AWS Certified Welding Educator credentials.

Combination Welder - Diploma

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

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

A 48-55-credit diploma combining Stick, TIG, MIG, oxyfuel/cutting coursework, welding certification labs, applied practice, and a technical elective. The current KCTCS catalog explicitly lists Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College as an offering college.

Offered at

Main Campus — Bowling Green, KY

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

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

A 36-37-credit entry-welder certificate covering oxyfuel/cutting systems, Stick, TIG, MIG, and related laboratory practice. The credential aligns with the American Welding Society SENSE Level I framework.

Offered at

Main Campus — Bowling Green, KY

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

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

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

Offered at

Main Campus — Bowling Green, KY

Gas Tungsten Arc Welder Certificate

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

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

Offered at

Main Campus — Bowling Green, KY

Gas Welder Certificate

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

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

A four-credit certificate in oxyfuel systems and laboratory application, confirmed for Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College in the 2026-27 catalog.

Offered at

Main Campus — Bowling Green, KY

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

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

Offered at

Main Campus — Bowling Green, KY

Shielded Metal Arc Welder Certificate

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

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

Offered at

Main Campus — Bowling Green, KY

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