Western Iowa Tech Community College

Western Iowa Tech offers a 68-credit Welding Technology AAS, 32-credit Industrial Welding diploma and shorter Production and Qualified Welding certificates. Current curricula include Stick, MIG, TIG, Flux-Core, oxyfuel and robotic welding processes, with AWS/ASME certification opportunities. Welding is offered at Sioux City, Cherokee and Denison.

Programs Offered

Welding Technology AAS

Credential: Associate of Applied Science
Program cost: $14,960–$15,368
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Structural, Fabrication
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 68 credits
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Two years

A 68-credit AAS with hands-on Stick, MIG, TIG, Flux-Core, oxyfuel and robotic welding on ferrous and… Read full description

A 68-credit AAS with hands-on Stick, MIG, TIG, Flux-Core, oxyfuel and robotic welding on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Work is evaluated to AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, API 1104 or other applicable codes, with certification testing opportunities.

Offered at

Sioux City Campus — Sioux City, IA Cherokee Campus — Cherokee, IA Denison Campus — Denison, IA

Industrial Welding Diploma

Credential: Diploma
Program cost: $7,040–$7,232
Processes: MIG, Stick
Program Length: 32 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: One year

A 32-credit diploma developing foundational MIG and Stick welding skills on ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including out-of-position work.

Offered at

Sioux City Campus — Sioux City, IA Cherokee Campus — Cherokee, IA Denison Campus — Denison, IA

Production Welding Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $3,842
Processes: MIG, Stick
Program Length: 17 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: One semester

A short certificate providing basic entry-level production welding skills.

Offered at

Sioux City Campus — Sioux City, IA Cherokee Campus — Cherokee, IA Denison Campus — Denison, IA

Qualified Welding Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $3,390
Processes: TIG, Flux-Core
Program Length: 15 credits
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: One semester

An advanced-standing certificate focused on TIG and Flux-Core welding.

Offered at

Sioux City Campus — Sioux City, IA Cherokee Campus — Cherokee, IA Denison Campus — Denison, IA

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