Southwestern Community College

Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa, offers a Welding Technology Associate of Applied Science and diploma with classroom, shop, and internship training. The curriculum progresses through fabrication, Stick, MIG, TIG, Flux-Core, oxyacetylene welding and cutting, brazing, structural qualification work, CNC plasma cutting, repair welding, and advanced fabrication. The 67-credit AAS builds on the 35-credit diploma with advanced processes, general education, and a capstone.

Programs Offered

Welding Technology AAS

A 67-credit Associate of Applied Science built on the 35-credit diploma. First-year courses cover fabrication,…

Program cost: $16,214–$16,683
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Structural, Fabrication
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 67 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Offered at

Creston Campus — Creston, IA

Welding Technology Diploma

A 35-credit diploma covering technical math, fabrication, Stick, MIG and TIG welding, communication, computers, and a four-credit welding internship.…

Program cost: $8,470–$8,715
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Fabrication
Program Length: 35 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Offered at

Creston Campus — Creston, IA

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