Tennessee College of Applied Technology Jackson offers a 1,296-hour Welding Technology program at its Jackson main campus and four welding-confirmed instructional locations. The hands-on curriculum covers Stick, MIG and TIG welding, oxyfuel cutting, metal cutting and grinding, setup, joint design and layout, and basic fabrication on mild carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Students can earn process-focused certificates at intermediate completion points before the Combination Welder diploma. Day sections operate at Jackson, Whiteville, Stanton and Lexington, with a part-time night section at Chester County High School.