Tri-County Community College

Tri-County Community College offers Welding Technology pathways at its Murphy campus leading to an associate degree, diploma or certificate. Official curriculum and course descriptions document Stick, MIG, Flux-Core and TIG welding, plus oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cutting. The broader pathways also address pipe welding and fabrication, with classroom instruction supporting substantial practical shop work.

Programs Offered

Welding Technology, AAS

Credential: AAS
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication
Program Length: 67-69 semester credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Term-based; daytime and evening availability varies by course

A 67-69-semester-credit associate degree combining general education with welding theory and extensive practical shop instruction. Required courses… Read full description

A 67-69-semester-credit associate degree combining general education with welding theory and extensive practical shop instruction. Required courses cover oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cutting, Stick, MIG, Flux-Core and TIG welding; electives can add pipe welding and fabrication. The curriculum also addresses welding symbols, metallurgy and testing as supporting topics.

Offered at

Main Campus — Murphy, NC

Welding Technology, Diploma

Credential: Diploma
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe
Program Length: 44-45 semester credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Term-based; course availability varies

A 44-45-semester-credit diploma with classroom and practical welding instruction. The curriculum includes oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cutting, Stick, MIG,… Read full description

A 44-45-semester-credit diploma with classroom and practical welding instruction. The curriculum includes oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cutting, Stick, MIG, Flux-Core and TIG welding, with pipe welding available in the documented elective set.

Offered at

Main Campus — Murphy, NC

Welding Technology, Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Processes: MIG, Stick, Flux-Core
Program Length: 15 semester credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Term-based; course availability varies

A 15-semester-credit certificate providing focused entry-level training in Stick, MIG and Flux-Core plate welding, supplemented by welding-symbol… Read full description

A 15-semester-credit certificate providing focused entry-level training in Stick, MIG and Flux-Core plate welding, supplemented by welding-symbol coursework.

Offered at

Main Campus — Murphy, NC

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