Williston State College

School type: State College

Williston State College offers four Welding Technology pathways: a 62-credit Associate in Applied Science, a 30-credit Program Certificate, and process-focused Certificates of Completion in Metal Inert Gas and Shielded Metal Arc welding. Training is delivered in the Western Star Career and Technology Center on the Williston campus and covers Stick, MIG, Flux-Core and TIG welding, oxyfuel welding and cutting, fabrication, layout, pattern making and metallurgy, with additional specialty-process coursework in the AAS.

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Welding Technology AAS

Credential: Associate in Applied Science
Program cost: $13,363.48–$17,735.72
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Fabrication
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 62 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

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

Schedule: On-campus daytime; individual course times vary by term

The 62-credit AAS combines general education with a broad welding core. Students train in Stick, MIG,… Read full description

The 62-credit AAS combines general education with a broad welding core. Students train in Stick, MIG, Flux-Core and TIG welding, oxyfuel cutting and welding, fabrication, layout and pattern making, metallurgy and specialty welding processes. The curriculum includes beginning and advanced manufacturing/fabrication labs and prepares graduates for welding, fabrication, manufacturing, construction and repair work.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Williston, ND

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Main Campus — availability source

Welding Technology Program Certificate

Credential: Program Certificate
Program cost: $6,466.20–$8,581.80
Processes: MIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Fabrication
Program Length: 30 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

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

Schedule: On-campus; course times vary by term

This 30-credit certificate develops entry-level welding and fabrication skills through Stick, MIG and Flux-Core welding, oxyfuel cutting and welding,… Read full description

This 30-credit certificate develops entry-level welding and fabrication skills through Stick, MIG and Flux-Core welding, oxyfuel cutting and welding, wire-feed certification laboratory work, layout, pattern making and metal fabrication.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Williston, ND

Availability sources

Main Campus — availability source

Metal Inert Gas Certificate of Completion

Credential: Certificate of Completion
Program cost: $2,574.54
Processes: MIG, Fabrication
Program Length: 9 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

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

Schedule: On-campus; course times vary by term

This process-focused Certificate of Completion consists of wire-feed welding theory, a wire-feed welding certification laboratory and metal… Read full description

This process-focused Certificate of Completion consists of wire-feed welding theory, a wire-feed welding certification laboratory and metal fabrication laboratory work, totaling 9 credits from the listed current courses.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Williston, ND

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Main Campus — availability source

Shielded Metal Arc Certificate of Completion

Credential: Certificate of Completion
Program cost: $2,574.54
Processes: Stick
Program Length: 9 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

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

Schedule: On-campus; course times vary by term

This process-focused Certificate of Completion develops Stick welding through Introduction to Welding Lab, welding theory and technology, and the SMAW… Read full description

This process-focused Certificate of Completion develops Stick welding through Introduction to Welding Lab, welding theory and technology, and the SMAW Welding Lab. The listed current courses total 9 credits.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Williston, ND

Availability sources

Main Campus — availability source

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