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Western Piedmont 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.

Programs Offered

Welding Technology A.A.S.

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

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

Offered at

Main CampusMorganton, NC

Welding Diploma

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

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

Offered at

Main CampusMorganton, NC

Introduction to Welding Certificate

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

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

Offered at

Main CampusMorganton, NC

Welding Certificate Level 1

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

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

Offered at

Main CampusMorganton, NC

Welding Certificate Level 2

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

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

Offered at

Main CampusMorganton, NC

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