Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

School type: Public Technical School

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Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology offers two distinct welding-related associate degrees in Lancaster. Welding Technology develops entry-level welding skill through hands-on study of MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, pipe and oxyfuel processes. Advanced Welding Fabrication Technology adds structural, sheet, plate and pipe fabrication; plasma and oxyacetylene cutting; layout; estimating; CNC applications; and robotic-welding exposure. Welding Technology is based at the Greenfield location, while Advanced Welding Fabrication Technology operates in the Greiner Advanced Manufacturing Center.

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Advanced Welding Fabrication Technology, A.A.S.

Credential: Associate of Applied Science
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 73 semester credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Daytime, four-semester associate degree; two years

This 73-credit associate program combines welding with structural, sheet, plate and pipe fabrication, layout,… Read full description

This 73-credit associate program combines welding with structural, sheet, plate and pipe fabrication, layout, estimating, CNC applications and mechanical installation. Current coursework documents MIG, Flux-Core, Stick and TIG welding; plasma cutting; oxyacetylene welding and cutting; and extensive fabrication methods. Students design, estimate, fabricate and install air-handling, structural and miscellaneous metal systems. Official college reporting also documents robotic-welding equipment integrated into this program.

Confirmed at

Greiner Advanced Manufacturing Center, North Building — Lancaster, PA

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Greiner Advanced Manufacturing Center, North Building — availability source

Welding Technology, A.A.S.

Credential: Associate of Applied Science
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 73 semester credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Daytime, four-semester associate degree; two years

This associate degree develops entry-level welding skill through theory and hands-on application. Its… Read full description

This associate degree develops entry-level welding skill through theory and hands-on application. Its 73-credit model schedule covers Oxyfuel Welding and related cutting processes, Shielded Metal Arc, Gas Metal Arc, Gas Tungsten Arc and Flux-Cored Arc welding, pipe welding, metallurgy and special welding processes. Students work with carbon steel, aluminum and stainless steel and study weld testing, blueprint interpretation and CAD as supporting curriculum topics.

Confirmed at

Thaddeus Stevens College at Greenfield — Lancaster, PA

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Thaddeus Stevens College at Greenfield — availability source

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