Trinidad State College

Trinidad State College offers Welding Technology at both its Trinidad and Valley campuses through a 62-credit Associate of Applied Science and a 38-credit certificate. The program combines classroom instruction with hands-on project-based learning for welding construction and fabrication. Current curriculum documents oxyacetylene joining, oxyfuel and plasma cutting, structural welding, MIG, TIG, Flux-Core and pipe welding. The certificate completes the two welding-intensive semesters and stacks into the degree, while the associate program adds general education and career-supporting coursework. Welding is taught by NCCER-certified instructors, and students may pursue nationally recognized NCCER credentials.

Programs Offered

Welding Technology, A.A.S.

Credential: AAS
Program cost: $11,392.50–$18,996.80
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 62 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Term-sequenced coursework with fall/spring-only classes

This four-semester, 62-credit associate degree begins with two welding-intensive semesters covering… Read full description

This four-semester, 62-credit associate degree begins with two welding-intensive semesters covering oxyacetylene joining, oxyfuel and plasma cutting, structural welding, MIG, TIG, Flux-Core and pipe welding. The remaining semesters add English, mathematics, communication, liberal-arts and selected business or technical coursework. Hands-on project-based learning prepares students for welding construction and fabrication, and instruction is delivered by NCCER-certified faculty.

Offered at

Trinidad Campus — Trinidad, CO Valley Campus — Alamosa, CO

Welding Technology Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $6,982.50–$11,643.20
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 38 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Two semesters; courses follow fall/spring availability

This two-semester, 38-credit certificate completes the welding-intensive portion of Trinidad State's stackable… Read full description

This two-semester, 38-credit certificate completes the welding-intensive portion of Trinidad State's stackable degree pathway. It includes oxyacetylene joining, oxyfuel and plasma cutting, structural welding, MIG, TIG, Flux-Core and pipe welding, along with construction-industry standards and workplace skills. Course availability varies by semester, with several classes limited to fall or spring.

Offered at

Trinidad Campus — Trinidad, CO Valley Campus — Alamosa, CO

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