Southwestern Community College

Southwestern Community College offers Welding Technology pathways at its Jackson Campus in Sylva, North Carolina. The curriculum combines classroom and shop application in MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, pipe welding, fabrication, oxy-fuel cutting, and plasma-arc cutting. Students may pursue a 65-credit Associate in Applied Science, a 38-credit diploma, or an 18-credit certificate, with coursework progressing from plate processes into pipe, fabrication, and industrial certification practices where applicable.

Programs Offered

Welding Technology AAS

Credential: Associate in Applied Science
Program cost: $7,211–$19,691
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 65 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Day/Evening

A 65-credit Associate in Applied Science combining classroom and lab application. The sequence covers MIG and… Read full description

A 65-credit Associate in Applied Science combining classroom and lab application. The sequence covers MIG and Flux-Core plate welding, Stick and TIG plate work, oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cutting, certification practices, Stick and TIG pipe welding, and two fabrication courses, plus CAD, industrial safety, math, communication, and general education.

Offered at

Jackson Campus — Sylva, NC

Welding Technology Diploma

Credential: Diploma
Program cost: $4,238–$11,534
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication
Program Length: 38 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Three semesters

A 38-credit diploma completed across three semesters. It covers oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cutting, MIG and Flux-Core plate welding, Stick and TIG plate… Read full description

A 38-credit diploma completed across three semesters. It covers oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cutting, MIG and Flux-Core plate welding, Stick and TIG plate work, certification practices, advanced plate/pipe welding, and Fabrication I, together with communication and math requirements.

Offered at

Jackson Campus — Sylva, NC

Welding Technology Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $2,014–$5,470
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core
Program Length: 18 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Two semesters

An 18-credit certificate covering oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cutting, MIG and Flux-Core plate welding, Stick plate welding, TIG plate welding, and… Read full description

An 18-credit certificate covering oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cutting, MIG and Flux-Core plate welding, Stick plate welding, TIG plate welding, and welding symbols and specifications. The same certificate is also available to eligible high-school students through Career and College Promise.

Offered at

Jackson Campus — Sylva, NC

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