Stafford Technical Center

Stafford Technical Center in Rutland provides welding education for both secondary students and adults. Its high-school Welding and Metal Fabrication pathway develops Stick welding, plate qualification, sheet-metal work, and light structural fabrication skills, with AWS plate qualification opportunities. The adult evening sequence runs from a multi-process introduction through Stick Level I and II to an advanced practicum, covering MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, oxy-fuel cutting, and plasma-arc cutting; advanced courses document optional performance qualification testing.

Programs Offered

Practicum in Advanced Welding Processes (WELD-04)

Credential: Noncredit Course
Program cost: $1,600
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core
Program Length: 5 weeks
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: March 3-April 1, 2027; Wednesday and Thursday, 5:30-8:30 PM

A focused advanced adult practicum that builds on Stafford's earlier welding courses. The instructor works with students on selected competencies in… Read full description

A focused advanced adult practicum that builds on Stafford's earlier welding courses. The instructor works with students on selected competencies in oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cutting, Stick welding in multiple positions, MIG, Flux-Core, and TIG. Prior Stafford welding coursework or equivalent experience is required. With instructor approval, students may schedule AWS performance qualification testing in MIG, Flux-Core, or Stick for an additional fee.

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Stafford Technical Center — Rutland, VT

Introduction to Welding Processes (WELD-01)

Credential: Noncredit Course
Program cost: $1,600
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick
Program Length: 6 weeks
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: September 16-October 22, 2026; Wednesday and Thursday, 5:30-8:30 PM

A six-week adult introduction providing demonstrations and supervised hands-on practice in oxy-fuel and plasma cutting, Stick welding with 6011 and… Read full description

A six-week adult introduction providing demonstrations and supervised hands-on practice in oxy-fuel and plasma cutting, Stick welding with 6011 and 7018 electrodes, MIG, and TIG on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. It is designed as a broad introduction rather than proficiency training. Safety glasses, helmet, gloves, and a welding jacket are included; students supply leather footwear and a long-sleeved shirt.

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Stafford Technical Center — Rutland, VT

SMAW Welding Level I (WELD-02)

Credential: Noncredit Course
Program cost: $1,500
Processes: Stick
Program Length: 6 weeks
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: November 4-December 16, 2026; Wednesday and Thursday, 5:30-8:30 PM

An adult course centered on hands-on Stick welding with 6011, 7018, and 7024 electrodes, including pad and fillet welds in multiple positions. It also… Read full description

An adult course centered on hands-on Stick welding with 6011, 7018, and 7024 electrodes, including pad and fillet welds in multiple positions. It also introduces oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cutting. Students who reach sufficient proficiency may arrange performance qualification tests, and the course is the recommended foundation for Stafford's more advanced structural-welding sequence.

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Stafford Technical Center — Rutland, VT

SMAW Welding Level II (WELD-03)

Credential: Noncredit Course
Program cost: $1,500
Processes: MIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Structural
Program Length: 5 weeks
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: January 6-February 4, 2027; Wednesday and Thursday, 5:30-8:30 PM

An advanced, predominantly hands-on Stick course that develops welding in multiple positions and explicitly prepares students for structural-steel… Read full description

An advanced, predominantly hands-on Stick course that develops welding in multiple positions and explicitly prepares students for structural-steel welder performance qualification tests under AWS D1.1. The course also explores MIG and Flux-Core practices. Prior welding experience or completion of Level I is strongly recommended; optional qualification testing costs extra.

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Stafford Technical Center — Rutland, VT

Welding and Metal Fabrication

Credential: Career and Technical Education Program
Processes: Stick, Structural, Fabrication
Program Length: 2 years
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Secondary-school day program; advanced returning-student year available

A secondary career and technical education pathway with project-based shop training in Stick welding, sheet-metal fabrication, and light structural… Read full description

A secondary career and technical education pathway with project-based shop training in Stick welding, sheet-metal fabrication, and light structural fabrication. Students practice pad, fillet, and groove welds in multiple positions. Returning students continue at a more advanced level, and the program documents NCCER Welding Level 1 and 2 plus AWS plate qualification opportunities from 1G through 4G in limited and unlimited thicknesses.

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Stafford Technical Center — Rutland, VT

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