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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College — Ben Hill-Irwin Campus

School type: Public Technical School

7 programs are confirmed at Ben Hill-Irwin Campus. View campus program details.

About Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (school-wide)

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a public unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. Its Welding and Joining Technology offerings include a 54-credit diploma and focused technical certificates in basic and advanced Stick welding, MIG, TIG, Flux-Core and ornamental iron fabrication. Current official program listings place these awards at the Valdosta, Ben Hill-Irwin and Coffee campuses. Training combines welding theory with practical lab work and documents oxyacetylene welding, oxyfuel and plasma cutting, qualification practice, multiple welding positions and fabrication-related skills.

Programs Confirmed at This Campus

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Welding and Joining Technology

Credential: Diploma
Program cost: $8,833–$14,611
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 5 terms
AWS Prep: Not listed

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

Schedule: Day, extended-day or evening scheduling may vary by campus and term

The 54-credit Welding and Joining Technology diploma is a five-term program combining eight credits of general… Read full description

The 54-credit Welding and Joining Technology diploma is a five-term program combining eight credits of general core study with 46 occupational credits. Required technical courses cover oxyacetylene welding, oxyfuel and plasma cutting, Stick welding in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions, MIG, TIG, blueprint interpretation and preparation for industrial qualification testing. Six credits of advisor-guided occupational electives allow further specialization.

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Ben Hill-Irwin Campus — Fitzgerald, GA

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Ben Hill-Irwin Campus — availability source

Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Program cost: $1,990–$3,274
Processes: Stick
Program Length: 1 term
AWS Prep: Not listed

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

Schedule: Day or evening availability varies by campus and term

This 12-credit Technical Certificate of Credit introduces welding-industry practices, oxyacetylene welding, oxyfuel and plasma cutting, and… Read full description

This 12-credit Technical Certificate of Credit introduces welding-industry practices, oxyacetylene welding, oxyfuel and plasma cutting, and flat-position Stick welding. It is the prerequisite foundation for the advanced Stick certificate and uses qualification tests to evaluate progress toward industrial welds.

Confirmed at

Ben Hill-Irwin Campus — Fitzgerald, GA

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Ben Hill-Irwin Campus — availability source

Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Program cost: $1,990–$3,274
Processes: Stick
Program Length: 1 term
AWS Prep: Not listed

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

Schedule: Day or evening availability varies by campus and term

This 12-credit Technical Certificate of Credit continues the basic Stick sequence with horizontal, vertical and overhead SMAW. Students practice… Read full description

This 12-credit Technical Certificate of Credit continues the basic Stick sequence with horizontal, vertical and overhead SMAW. Students practice electrode selection, joint preparation and welds to industrial specifications in each position.

Confirmed at

Ben Hill-Irwin Campus — Fitzgerald, GA

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Ben Hill-Irwin Campus — availability source

Gas Metal Arc Welder

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Program cost: $2,767–$4,372
Processes: MIG
Program Length: 2 terms
AWS Prep: Not listed

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

Schedule: Day or evening availability varies by campus and term

This 15-credit Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students for MIG welding work. Required courses cover oxyacetylene welding, oxyfuel and plasma… Read full description

This 15-credit Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students for MIG welding work. Required courses cover oxyacetylene welding, oxyfuel and plasma cutting, MIG equipment setup, transfer modes, shielding gases, wire selection and joints in all positions, plus a three-credit advisor-guided occupational elective.

Confirmed at

Ben Hill-Irwin Campus — Fitzgerald, GA

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Ben Hill-Irwin Campus — availability source

Gas Tungsten Arc Welder

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Program cost: $2,767–$4,372
Processes: TIG
Program Length: 2 terms
AWS Prep: Not listed

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

Schedule: Day or evening availability varies by campus and term

This 15-credit Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students for TIG welding work. Required courses cover oxyacetylene welding, oxyfuel and plasma… Read full description

This 15-credit Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students for TIG welding work. Required courses cover oxyacetylene welding, oxyfuel and plasma cutting, TIG machine setup, shielding gases, filler-rod selection and TIG joints in all positions, plus a three-credit advisor-guided occupational elective.

Confirmed at

Ben Hill-Irwin Campus — Fitzgerald, GA

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Ben Hill-Irwin Campus — availability source

Flux Cored Arc Welder

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Program cost: $2,767–$4,372
Processes: Flux-Core
Program Length: 2 terms
AWS Prep: Not listed

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

Schedule: Day or evening availability varies by campus and term

This 15-credit Technical Certificate of Credit develops Flux-Core welding skills after introductory welding and cutting preparation. Required study… Read full description

This 15-credit Technical Certificate of Credit develops Flux-Core welding skills after introductory welding and cutting preparation. Required study covers oxyacetylene welding, oxyfuel and plasma cutting, FCAW machine setup, shielding-gas selection and Flux-Core joints in all positions, plus a three-credit advisor-guided occupational elective.

Confirmed at

Ben Hill-Irwin Campus — Fitzgerald, GA

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Ben Hill-Irwin Campus — availability source

Ornamental Iron Fabricator

Credential: Technical Certificate of Credit
Program cost: $1,990–$3,274
Processes: Fabrication
Program Length: 1 term
AWS Prep: Not listed

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

Schedule: Day or evening availability varies by campus and term

This 12-credit Technical Certificate of Credit introduces ornamental iron welding and fabrication. Students complete introductory welding,… Read full description

This 12-credit Technical Certificate of Credit introduces ornamental iron welding and fabrication. Students complete introductory welding, oxyacetylene welding, oxyfuel and plasma cutting, and ornamental ironwork using equipment such as scroll machines and bar twisters.

Confirmed at

Ben Hill-Irwin Campus — Fitzgerald, GA

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Ben Hill-Irwin Campus — availability source

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