West Georgia Technical College — CEC Instructional Site

West Georgia Technical College is a public Technical College System of Georgia institution serving west Georgia. Its Welding and Joining Technology pathway includes a 54-credit diploma and certificates in basic and advanced Stick welding, MIG, TIG and pipe welding. Current curriculum documents practical training in Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting, Stick welding in multiple positions, MIG, TIG, optional Flux-Core, industrial qualification preparation, fabrication and advanced pipe welding. The current program page identifies seven campuses and instructional sites for welding.

Programs Offered

Welding and Joining Technology Diploma

This 54-credit diploma combines welding theory with extensive practical application. Required courses cover Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting, Stick welding…

Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core
GI Bill: Eligible
AWS Prep: Not listed

Offered at

Murphy Campus — Waco, GALaGrange East Campus — LaGrange, GACarroll Campus — Carrollton, GACEC Instructional Site — Newnan, GAFranklin Instructional Site — Franklin, GAGreenville Instructional Site — Greenville, GADouglas Campus — Douglasville, GA

Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder

A 12-credit continuation certificate for students who have completed the basic Stick certificate. It develops Stick welding skills in horizontal,…

Processes: Stick
GI Bill: Varies
AWS Prep: Not listed

Offered at

Murphy Campus — Waco, GA

Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder

This 12-credit entry certificate introduces welding technology, Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting and flat-position Stick welding. It is the prerequisite…

Processes: Stick
GI Bill: Varies
AWS Prep: Not listed

Offered at

Murphy Campus — Waco, GA

Gas Metal Arc Welder

This 16-credit certificate covers welding technology, Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting and MIG techniques. Students choose one additional course from…

Processes: MIG, Stick, Flux-Core
GI Bill: Varies
AWS Prep: Not listed

Offered at

Murphy Campus — Waco, GA

Gas Tungsten Arc Welder

This 16-credit certificate covers welding technology, Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting and TIG techniques. Students choose one additional course from…

Processes: TIG, Stick, Flux-Core
GI Bill: Varies
AWS Prep: Not listed

Offered at

Murphy Campus — Waco, GA

Pipe Welder

This advanced 10-credit certificate requires the welding diploma or the prerequisite SMAW, GMAW and GTAW certificate sequence. It develops advanced…

Processes: TIG, Pipe, Fabrication
GI Bill: Varies
AWS Prep: Not listed

Offered at

Murphy Campus — Waco, GA

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