West Kentucky Community and Technical College

WKCTC identifies this flexible applied associate degree as its welding degree option. The 60-68 credit structure combines 15-20 credits of general education with a 45-credit technical plan of study developed and identified on the student record. Because the statewide catalog does not prescribe a fixed welding-course sequence for this individualized plan, prospective students should confirm their welding course plan with the program coordinator.

This 48-55 credit diploma combines general education with a broad hands-on welding core. Required work covers Stick, TIG and MIG theory and labs, welding certification, blueprint-based fabrication and a practicum or co-op. Students also complete either the oxy-fuel systems sequence or the broader cutting-process sequence.

This 5-credit certificate consists of Cutting Processes and its lab. Instruction covers setup and operation of oxyfuel, plasma-arc, exothermic, air-carbon-arc, shielded-metal-arc and mechanical cutting equipment, plus troubleshooting and correction of cut-surface discontinuities.

This 36-37 credit entry-welder certificate is locally presented as the AWS National Skills Standards Level I option. Its curriculum combines Stick, TIG and MIG theory and labs with either oxy-fuel systems or cutting-process coursework and welding fabrication from blueprints.

This 15-18 credit certificate develops MIG theory, fillet-welding and groove-welding skills, with Flux-Core available as an alternative lab. Students also complete either oxy-fuel systems or broader thermal-cutting coursework and blueprint-based fabrication.

This 17-18 credit certificate develops TIG theory and hands-on fillet and groove welding. TIG theory explicitly includes plasma-arc-cutting application, and students also complete either oxy-fuel systems or the broader cutting-process sequence plus blueprint-based fabrication.

This focused 4-credit certificate comprises Oxy-Fuel Systems and its lab. Students learn manual and mechanized oxyfuel cutting and welding, brazing and braze welding, and practice welding and cutting plate and pipe in multiple positions as well as gouging.

This 19-20 credit production-focused certificate covers Stick, TIG and MIG theory with fillet-welding labs. Students also complete either oxy-fuel systems or the broader cutting-process sequence, creating a cross-process foundation for entry-level production welding.

This 17-18 credit certificate develops Stick theory and hands-on fillet and groove welding. Students also complete either oxy-fuel systems or the broader cutting-process sequence and apply welding information through blueprint-based fabrication coursework.

This 5-credit certificate provides a short entry point through either Basic Welding B or a paired welding-for-maintenance lecture and lab. The official catalog describes common industrial welding and cutting setup and operation, but does not identify specific processes for the available course options.