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Southern Crescent Technical College

Southern Crescent Technical College is a public technical college serving west-central Georgia. Its 2025-2026 catalog lists an NCCER Welding and Joining Technician diploma and eight welding Technical Certificates of Credit, including focused Stick, MIG, TIG, pipe, dual-enrollment, and aviation welding options. Curricula combine welding theory with practical shop application and include cutting, stainless-steel, aluminum, pipe, and fabrication work where required. Most welding awards are offered at Griffin and Flint River, with selected certificates also available at documented centers or dual-enrollment sites.

Programs Offered

NCCER Welding and Joining Technician

Credential: Diploma
Program cost: $5,488–$17,686
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 3 terms
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Fall, spring, or summer entry; course availability varies by term and campus

A 41-credit, three-term diploma preparing students for welding-industry employment through welding theory and… Read full description

A 41-credit, three-term diploma preparing students for welding-industry employment through welding theory and practical shop application. Required coursework covers Stick welding, MIG and Flux-Core, TIG, stainless-steel groove welds, and aluminum plate welding. Occupational electives may add Stick, MIG, Flux-Core, or TIG pipe welding and fabrication. Graduates are prepared to take industry qualification tests.

Offered at

Griffin Campus — Griffin, GA Flint River Campus — Thomaston, GA

Aviation Welding Fundamentals

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Program cost: $2,079–$6,894
Processes: TIG, Structural, Fabrication
Program Length: 1 term
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Fall, spring, or summer entry

A 17-credit, one-term Technical Certificate of Credit focused on aviation and aerospace welding. Required study includes construction-trades… Read full description

A 17-credit, one-term Technical Certificate of Credit focused on aviation and aerospace welding. Required study includes construction-trades fundamentals, welding blueprint reading, introductory and advanced TIG welding on aluminum and aviation-grade materials, and fabrication processes for aircraft manufacturing and repair.

Offered at

Griffin Campus — Griffin, GA Flint River Campus — Thomaston, GA Fayette County Center — Peachtree City, GA Jasper County Center — Monticello, GA Griffin Region College and Career Academy — Griffin, GA

NCCER Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Program cost: $1,651–$5,182
Processes: Stick
Program Length: 1 term
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Fall, spring, or summer entry; courses vary by term and campus

An 11-credit, one-term Technical Certificate of Credit emphasizing Stick welding in overhead, horizontal, and vertical positions. Required work… Read full description

An 11-credit, one-term Technical Certificate of Credit emphasizing Stick welding in overhead, horizontal, and vertical positions. Required work includes construction-trades core, Shielded Metal Arc Welding I, and welding/cutting or welding-technology fundamentals.

Offered at

Griffin Campus — Griffin, GA Flint River Campus — Thomaston, GA Griffin Region College and Career Academy — Griffin, GA

NCCER Dual Enrollment Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Processes: Stick
Program Length: 1 term
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Fall, spring, or summer entry; dual-enrollment students only

A 17-credit, one-term Technical Certificate of Credit restricted to dual-enrollment students. It emphasizes Stick welding in overhead, horizontal, and… Read full description

A 17-credit, one-term Technical Certificate of Credit restricted to dual-enrollment students. It emphasizes Stick welding in overhead, horizontal, and vertical positions and includes general education, construction-trades core, SMAW I, and welding/cutting or welding-technology fundamentals.

Offered at

Griffin Campus — Griffin, GA Flint River Campus — Thomaston, GA Griffin Region College and Career Academy — Griffin, GA

NCCER Gas Metal Arc Welding

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Program cost: $1,651–$5,182
Processes: MIG, Flux-Core
Program Length: 1 term
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Fall, spring, or summer entry; courses vary by term and campus

An 11-credit, one-term Technical Certificate of Credit preparing students for MIG welding careers. Curriculum covers construction-trades core plus… Read full description

An 11-credit, one-term Technical Certificate of Credit preparing students for MIG welding careers. Curriculum covers construction-trades core plus welding and cutting fundamentals, oxyfuel cutting, MIG, and Flux-Core welding through one of two approved course clusters.

Offered at

Griffin Campus — Griffin, GA Flint River Campus — Thomaston, GA Griffin Region College and Career Academy — Griffin, GA

NCCER Dual Enrollment Gas Metal Arc Welding

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Processes: MIG, Flux-Core
Program Length: 1 term
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Fall, spring, or summer entry; dual-enrollment students only

A 17-credit, one-term Technical Certificate of Credit restricted to dual-enrollment students. It prepares students for MIG welding careers through… Read full description

A 17-credit, one-term Technical Certificate of Credit restricted to dual-enrollment students. It prepares students for MIG welding careers through general education, construction-trades core, welding/cutting fundamentals, oxyfuel cutting, MIG, and Flux-Core welding.

Offered at

Griffin Campus — Griffin, GA Flint River Campus — Thomaston, GA

NCCER Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Program cost: $1,544–$4,754
Processes: TIG
Program Length: 1 term
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Fall, spring, or summer entry; courses vary by term and campus

A 10-credit, one-term Technical Certificate of Credit providing TIG welding instruction. Required courses cover construction-trades core, introductory… Read full description

A 10-credit, one-term Technical Certificate of Credit providing TIG welding instruction. Required courses cover construction-trades core, introductory GTAW, and welding/cutting or welding-technology fundamentals; the catalog also identifies oxyfuel cutting techniques.

Offered at

Griffin Campus — Griffin, GA Flint River Campus — Thomaston, GA

NCCER Dual Enrollment Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Processes: TIG
Program Length: 1 term
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Fall, spring, or summer entry; dual-enrollment students only

A 16-credit, one-term Technical Certificate of Credit restricted to dual-enrollment students. It combines general education, construction-trades core,… Read full description

A 16-credit, one-term Technical Certificate of Credit restricted to dual-enrollment students. It combines general education, construction-trades core, introductory TIG welding, and welding/cutting or welding-technology fundamentals, including oxyfuel cutting techniques.

Offered at

Griffin Campus — Griffin, GA Flint River Campus — Thomaston, GA

NCCER Pipe Welder

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Program cost: $1,651–$5,182
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication
Program Length: 1 term
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Fall, spring, or summer entry; courses vary by term and campus

An 11-credit, one-term Technical Certificate of Credit in pipe welding. Required courses cover Stick pipe welds, MIG and Flux-Core pipe welds, and TIG… Read full description

An 11-credit, one-term Technical Certificate of Credit in pipe welding. Required courses cover Stick pipe welds, MIG and Flux-Core pipe welds, and TIG pipe welding, with the catalog describing advanced GTAW, fabrication, and pipe-welding practice.

Offered at

Griffin Campus — Griffin, GA Flint River Campus — Thomaston, GA

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