Three Rivers College

Three Rivers College is a public two-year college in southeast Missouri. At its Dexter location, students can pursue a 34-credit Maintenance Welding certificate, a 30-credit Welding Fabrication Specialist certificate, or a 64-credit Welding Technology Associate of Applied Science. The current curricula provide hands-on instruction in MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Core welding, thermal cutting, fabrication, pipe work, inspection and testing, and related industrial skills. The Dexter facility includes a dedicated cutting room and fully functional welding stations.

Programs Offered

Welding Fabrication Specialist

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $8,310–$9,720
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication
Program Length: 30 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Face-to-face at Dexter; two-semester sequence

A 30-credit, one-year certificate providing advanced hands-on instruction in MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Core welding. Students also study pipe fitting,… Read full description

A 30-credit, one-year certificate providing advanced hands-on instruction in MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Core welding. Students also study pipe fitting, fabrication, metallurgy, and advanced welding applications. The program is intended to prepare graduates for workforce entry and to seek industry certification.

Offered at

Dexter Campus — Dexter, MO

Maintenance Welding

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $9,094–$10,692
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core
Program Length: 34 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Face-to-face at Dexter; two-semester sequence

A 34-credit, one-year certificate building entry-level welding and equipment-operation skills. The sequence includes introductory Stick, MIG, TIG, and… Read full description

A 34-credit, one-year certificate building entry-level welding and equipment-operation skills. The sequence includes introductory Stick, MIG, TIG, and Flux-Core welding, thermal cutting, inspection and testing, plus electrical and fabrication-related coursework. Training is delivered face-to-face at the Dexter location.

Offered at

Dexter Campus — Dexter, MO

Welding Technology

Credential: Associate of Applied Science
Program cost: $16,189–$19,197
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication
Program Length: 64 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Face-to-face at Dexter; four-semester sequence

A 64-credit Associate of Applied Science program for entry-level manufacturing and maintenance work. Students complete introductory and advanced… Read full description

A 64-credit Associate of Applied Science program for entry-level manufacturing and maintenance work. Students complete introductory and advanced Stick, MIG, TIG, and Flux-Core welding, thermal cutting, inspection and testing, fabrication, and related electrical and computer-aided manufacturing coursework. The program includes welding in multiple positions, structural and pipe applications, CNC equipment programming for fabrication, and general education courses.

Offered at

Dexter Campus — Dexter, MO

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