Western Iowa Tech Community College — Cherokee Campus

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

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…

Program cost: $14,960–$15,368
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Structural, Fabrication
GI Bill: Eligible
AWS Prep: Available

Offered at

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

Industrial Welding Diploma

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

Program cost: $7,040–$7,232
Processes: MIG, Stick
GI Bill: Varies
AWS Prep: Not listed

Offered at

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

Production Welding Certificate

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

Program cost: $3,842
Processes: MIG, Stick
GI Bill: Varies
AWS Prep: Not listed

Offered at

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

Qualified Welding Certificate

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

Program cost: $3,390
Processes: TIG, Flux-Core
GI Bill: Varies
AWS Prep: Available

Offered at

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

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