Virginia Western Community College

School type: Community College

Virginia Western Community College offers a 17-credit Welding & Metal Processing Career Studies Certificate that can be completed in one or two semesters. Day and night classes cover MIG, TIG, Stick and Flux-Core processes, and students can earn AWS certifications through the college’s accredited testing facility. The certificate can also contribute to a customized Technical Studies associate degree.

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Welding & Metal Processing

Credential: Career Studies Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 17 credits
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Day and night; 1-2 semesters

A 17-credit career studies certificate offering hands-on training in MIG, TIG, Stick and Flux-Core welding.… Read full description

A 17-credit career studies certificate offering hands-on training in MIG, TIG, Stick and Flux-Core welding. Students may earn AWS certifications in each documented process, with day and night class options. The certificate may be combined with another career studies certificate toward a customized Technical Studies A.A.S., subject to approval.

Confirmed at

Virginia Western Main Campus — Roanoke, VA

Availability sources

Virginia Western Main Campus — availability source

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