Tarrant County College

School type: Community College

This school has 2 listed campus locations. Compare programs and confirmed locations.

Tarrant County College offers credit welding training at the Northwest and South campuses. The pathway includes a 60-credit Welding Technology Associate of Applied Science plus separate Basic and Advanced Level 1 certificates. Official program information documents pipe welding, Stick, TIG, MIG and Flux-Core processes, plasma and oxyfuel cutting, and structural plate and pipe layout. The AAS adds weld-inspection knowledge and preparation for technician and supervisory work, while the certificates target entry-level production welding.

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Welding Technology, AAS

Credential: Associate of Applied Science
Program cost: $4,440
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 60 semester credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

Schedule: Semester-based credit program

This 60-credit associate program prepares welding technicians who understand weld-inspection processes and can… Read full description

This 60-credit associate program prepares welding technicians who understand weld-inspection processes and can enter supervisory positions. Program learning outcomes require students to demonstrate Stick, MIG, Flux-Core and TIG techniques, fillet and groove welds in all positions, and structural and pipe welding. The broader welding pathway also includes plasma and oxyfuel cutting and structural plate and pipe layout.

Confirmed at

Northwest Campus — Fort Worth, TX South Campus — Fort Worth, TX

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Welding—Basic

Credential: Level 1 Certificate
Program cost: $1,628
Processes: Stick
Program Length: 22 semester credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

Schedule: Semester-based credit certificate

This 22-credit Level 1 certificate prepares students for entry-level production-welding work. The current catalog identifies Introduction to Shielded… Read full description

This 22-credit Level 1 certificate prepares students for entry-level production-welding work. The current catalog identifies Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding as a completion requirement, providing direct program-specific evidence for Stick training. Official sources place the certificate at both Northwest and South campuses.

Confirmed at

Northwest Campus — Fort Worth, TX South Campus — Fort Worth, TX

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Welding—Advanced

Credential: Level 1 Certificate
Program cost: $1,480
Processes: Not listed
Program Length: 20 semester credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

Schedule: Semester-based credit certificate

This 20-credit Level 1 certificate is a separate pathway for entry-level production-welding employment. The current official catalog lists the… Read full description

This 20-credit Level 1 certificate is a separate pathway for entry-level production-welding employment. The current official catalog lists the credential at both Northwest and South campuses. The accessible current program page does not expose enough course detail to assign a specific welding process safely.

Confirmed at

Northwest Campus — Fort Worth, TX South Campus — Fort Worth, TX

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