Tennessee College of Applied Technology Shelbyville

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Shelbyville is a public technical college and Tennessee Board of Regents constituent institution. Its 1,296-hour Welding Technology program combines classroom study with hands-on shop practice, projects, and repair work. Current official material documents Stick, MIG, TIG, pipe, oxy-acetylene welding, and oxy-acetylene cutting, with work on stainless steel, aluminum, and other metals. Stackable process-specific certificates lead to a Combination Welder diploma, and the current program page lists Shelbyville, Franklin County, and Ariens Corporation teaching locations.

Programs Offered

Welding Technology

Credential: Certificate, Diploma
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Pipe
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 1296 hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:45 AM-2:15 PM; full-time day

A full-time, 1,296-hour, 12-month program meeting Monday-Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Classroom study… Read full description

A full-time, 1,296-hour, 12-month program meeting Monday-Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Classroom study and hands-on shop projects cover advanced Stick, MIG, TIG pipe welding, oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, metal properties, joint design, layout, and repair work on stainless steel, aluminum, and other metals. Stackable awards include 432-hour Gas Metal Arc Welder, 864-hour Shielded Metal Arc Welder, and 1,296-hour Gas Tungsten Arc Welder certificates leading to the 1,296-hour Combination Welder diploma.

Offered at

Main Campus — Shelbyville, TN Franklin County Campus — Winchester, TN Ariens Corporation — Fayetteville, TN

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