University of Alaska Fairbanks

The University of Alaska Fairbanks offers a 24-credit Entry-Level Welding Occupational Endorsement through its Community and Technical College. The in-person cohort trains at the Hutchison Center in Fairbanks and combines classroom instruction with hands-on shop work in MIG, TIG, Stick, oxyacetylene welding, oxyfuel cutting and metal fabrication. Evening and weekend courses are sequenced across fall and spring terms, and graduates are prepared to sit for the American Welding Society Certified Welder test.

Programs Offered

Entry-Level Welding Occupational Endorsement

Credential: Occupational Endorsement
Program cost: $7,968–$22,944
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Fabrication
Program Length: 10 months
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: In-person cohort; primarily evenings or weekends; fall start

A 24-credit in-person occupational endorsement with a cohort sequence in Welding I and II, Stick, TIG, MIG, metal fabrication, applied trade… Read full description

A 24-credit in-person occupational endorsement with a cohort sequence in Welding I and II, Stick, TIG, MIG, metal fabrication, applied trade mathematics and welding-proficiency maintenance. UAF CTC additionally documents basic oxyacetylene welding and flame cutting. Most courses meet evenings or weekends, and graduates are prepared to sit for the AWS Certified Welder test.

Offered at

Hutchison Center — Fairbanks, AK

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