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Western Piedmont Community College

School type: Community College

Western Piedmont Community College is a public community college in Morganton, North Carolina. Its Welding Technology department offers a 65-credit Associate in Applied Science, a 42-credit diploma and three certificates ranging from 13 to 18 credits. Current curricula combine classroom instruction with practical welding work and cover Stick, MIG, Flux-Core and TIG, with advanced pathways adding pipe welding, fabrication and certification-practice coursework. The program is based in Breeden Hall on the main campus.

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Welding Technology A.A.S.

Credential: Associate in Applied Science
Program cost: $4,940–$17,420
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication
Program Length: 65 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

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

Schedule: Required welding courses are offered in fall and/or spring; consult an advisor for sequencing

This 65-credit Associate in Applied Science provides broad preparation for welding and metalworking employment. Required technical work includes… Read full description

This 65-credit Associate in Applied Science provides broad preparation for welding and metalworking employment. Required technical work includes cutting processes; Stick, MIG, Flux-Core and TIG plate welding; Stick and TIG pipe welding; fabrication; metallurgy; certification practices; and inspection/testing. The plan combines practical shop application with general education and allows related electives or work-based learning.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Morganton, NC

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Main Campus — availability source

Welding Diploma

Credential: Diploma
Program cost: $3,192–$11,256
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication
Program Length: 42 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

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

Schedule: Required welding courses are offered in fall and/or spring; consult an advisor for sequencing

This 42-credit diploma combines a small general-education component with the core welding sequence. Required technical courses cover cutting, Stick,… Read full description

This 42-credit diploma combines a small general-education component with the core welding sequence. Required technical courses cover cutting, Stick, MIG, Flux-Core and TIG plate welding; Stick and TIG pipe welding; fabrication; certification practices; and inspection/testing. The curriculum is designed for focused preparation for welding and metalworking employment.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Morganton, NC

Availability sources

Main Campus — availability source

Introduction to Welding Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $988–$3,484
Processes: MIG, Stick, Flux-Core
Program Length: 13 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

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

Schedule: Required courses are offered in fall and/or spring; consult an advisor for sequencing

This 13-credit introductory certificate requires Cutting Processes, Basic Welding Processes, Stick plate welding and MIG/Flux-Core plate welding. It… Read full description

This 13-credit introductory certificate requires Cutting Processes, Basic Welding Processes, Stick plate welding and MIG/Flux-Core plate welding. It provides a compact foundation in common welding and thermal-cutting methods for students entering the trade or continuing into the longer welding awards.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Morganton, NC

Availability sources

Main Campus — availability source

Welding Certificate Level 1

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $1,368–$4,824
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core
Program Length: 18 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

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

Schedule: Required courses are offered in fall, spring and/or summer as cataloged

This 18-credit certificate contains the core introductory welding sequence: cutting processes; Stick plate welding; MIG and Flux-Core plate welding;… Read full description

This 18-credit certificate contains the core introductory welding sequence: cutting processes; Stick plate welding; MIG and Flux-Core plate welding; TIG plate welding; and welding symbols/specifications. It provides process-specific shop training that can be continued into the advanced certificate, diploma or AAS.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Morganton, NC

Availability sources

Main Campus — availability source

Welding Certificate Level 2

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $1,216–$4,288
Processes: TIG, Stick, Pipe, Fabrication
Program Length: 16 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

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

Schedule: Required courses are offered in fall, spring and/or summer as cataloged

This 16-credit advanced certificate requires Stick and TIG plate/pipe welding, Fabrication I, certification practices and inspection/testing. It… Read full description

This 16-credit advanced certificate requires Stick and TIG plate/pipe welding, Fabrication I, certification practices and inspection/testing. It focuses on advanced process application and preparation for technical competency in welding work.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Morganton, NC

Availability sources

Main Campus — availability source

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