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Washburn Institute Of Technology

School type: Public Technical School

Washburn Institute of Technology, commonly known as Washburn Tech, is a public career and technical education unit administered by Washburn University. Its Welding Technology pathway has stackable Certificate A, B, and C exit points and can continue into a Welding Technology Associate of Applied Science. Technical instruction combines formal and self-paced learning in Stick, MIG, Flux-Core, TIG, oxyfuel cutting, fabrication, print reading, quality assurance and control, and workplace preparation. The program identifies AWS 1F, 1G, and 2F credentials and offers day and evening schedule options at the Huntoon welding campus.

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Descriptions, credentials, costs, and schedules are school-level program listings. Confirm current campus schedules, costs, and included fees with the school. Duration is shown in its listed units; credits and training hours are not calendar completion times.

Welding Technology Certificate A

  • Credential: Certificate A
  • Program cost: $6,504
  • Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Performance
  • GI Bill: Eligible
  • Program Length: 26 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Available

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

Schedule: Half-day: two semesters; day Monday-Friday 8:00-11:10 or 11:45-2:55; evening Monday-Thursday 4:00-7:00

The first stackable exit in Washburn Tech's Welding Technology pathway. The 26-credit sequence includes… Read full description for Welding Technology Certificate A

The first stackable exit in Washburn Tech's Welding Technology pathway. The 26-credit sequence includes welding print reading, oxyfuel cutting, Stick I and II, MIG I and II, Flux-Core I, TIG I, and an OSHA course. Instruction blends formal and self-paced work and emphasizes equipment setup, process skills, quality assurance and control, safety, and workplace preparation. The program lists AWS 1F, 1G, and 2F credentials and can continue into Certificate B or C.

Confirmed at

Washburn Tech Bruce and Theresa McPherson Campus — Topeka, KS
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Welding Technology Certificate B

  • Credential: Certificate B
  • Program cost: $8,696
  • Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Performance
  • GI Bill: Eligible
  • Program Length: 38 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Available

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

Schedule: Half-day; three semesters

A 38-credit stackable welding certificate that includes the Certificate A sequence and adds MIG plate welding,… Read full description for Welding Technology Certificate B

A 38-credit stackable welding certificate that includes the Certificate A sequence and adds MIG plate welding, welding metallurgy, TIG II, and technical mathematics. Students continue developing Stick, MIG, Flux-Core, TIG, and cutting skills while preparing for AWS 1F, 1G, and 2F credentials. Certificate B can be used as the technical component of the Welding Technology AAS.

Confirmed at

Washburn Tech Bruce and Theresa McPherson Campus — Topeka, KS
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Welding Technology Certificate C

  • Credential: Certificate C
  • Program cost: $11,099
  • Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Fabrication, Performance
  • GI Bill: Eligible
  • Program Length: 50 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Available

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

Schedule: Half-day; four semesters

The longest technical certificate exit in the welding pathway. The 50-credit sequence builds on Certificate B… Read full description for Welding Technology Certificate C

The longest technical certificate exit in the welding pathway. The 50-credit sequence builds on Certificate B with welding layout, inspection and qualifications, and welding fabrication. Students complete Stick, MIG, Flux-Core, TIG, oxyfuel cutting, metallurgy, plate welding, and fabrication work and prepare for AWS 1F, 1G, and 2F credentials. Certificate C provides the technical foundation for the Welding Technology AAS.

Confirmed at

Washburn Tech Bruce and Theresa McPherson Campus — Topeka, KS
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Welding Technology AAS

  • Credential: Associate in Applied Science
  • Program cost: Not listed
  • Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Fabrication, Performance
  • Program Length: 60 minimum credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Day or evening technical schedule; general-education schedule varies

An Associate of Applied Science pathway that builds on completion of Welding Certificate B or C. Students add 15 credits of general education and… Read full description for Welding Technology AAS

An Associate of Applied Science pathway that builds on completion of Welding Certificate B or C. Students add 15 credits of general education and enough electives to reach at least 60 total credits. The technical welding component includes Stick, MIG, Flux-Core, TIG, oxyfuel cutting, AWS qualification preparation, and—when the Certificate C route is used—welding fabrication, layout, and inspection and qualifications.

Confirmed at

Washburn Tech Bruce and Theresa McPherson Campus — Topeka, KS
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