York Technical College

York Technical College offers three welding awards at its Rock Hill campus: an associate degree, a four-semester diploma and a six-month basic certificate. Official materials document classroom and shop training in oxyacetylene welding and cutting, Stick, MIG, TIG, Flux-Core and submerged-arc welding, with pipe, structural and fabrication work included in the broader curriculum.

Programs Offered

Welding, General Technology Specialization, AAS

Credential: Associate in Applied Science
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 5 semesters
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Five semesters

This five-semester associate degree combines welding theory with extensive practical shop training. Students… Read full description

This five-semester associate degree combines welding theory with extensive practical shop training. Students study oxyacetylene welding and cutting, Stick, MIG, TIG, Flux-Core and submerged-arc processes and apply them to plate, pipe, structural and fabrication work. Supporting coursework includes welding-related technical and general education requirements.

Offered at

Main Campus — Rock Hill, SC

Welding

Credential: Diploma
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication
Program Length: 4 semesters
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Four semesters

This four-semester diploma provides progressive welding theory and shop practice. Official department materials document oxyacetylene welding and… Read full description

This four-semester diploma provides progressive welding theory and shop practice. Official department materials document oxyacetylene welding and cutting, Stick, MIG, TIG, Flux-Core and submerged-arc processes, with practical fabrication and structural applications.

Offered at

Main Campus — Rock Hill, SC

Basic Welding

Credential: Certificate
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication
Program Length: 6 months
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Six months

This six-month certificate provides a concentrated introduction to welding theory and shop practice. Official department materials document… Read full description

This six-month certificate provides a concentrated introduction to welding theory and shop practice. Official department materials document oxyacetylene welding and cutting, Stick, MIG, TIG, Flux-Core and submerged-arc processes, with practical fabrication and structural applications.

Offered at

Main Campus — Rock Hill, SC

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