Welding

We can prepare you for a welding career in just two semesters. Students can start in Welding I or Welding II. Upon successful completion of each course, students will be able to obtain certifications from the American Welding Society (AWS). Every AWS certification that a welder earns increases the number of skills needed to perform a wide range of welding jobs. Students must bring their own welding helmet, gloves, clear safety glasses and long sleeves to class.

In addition, we offer basic welding classes to teach you foundational welding skills to make minor repairs.

Welding I

Topics

Safety in Welding and Cutting

Cutting Processes

Welding Symbols and Specifications (Print Reading)

SMAW (Stick) Plate

SMAW (Stick) Pipe

Fabrication

Class Details & Cost

Jan. 26, 2026 - May 11, 2026 | Monday & Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Thursday ONLINE ASSIGNMENTS | Forte Building, room 312, Hamlet Campus | Tuition is $180; fees are $45.

Welding II

Welding I is not required before taking Welding II.

Topics

Safety Training

Fabrication

GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate

GTAW (TIG) Plate and Pipe

Class Details & Cost

CLASS IS FULL - Sept. 2 - Dec. 11 | Monday & Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Thursday ONLINE ASSIGNMENTS | Forte Building, room 312, Hamlet Campus | Tuition is $180; fees are $45.

Basic to Advanced MIG Welding

Gain skills to perform simple MIG welds to advanced open root MIG welds in all positions. Learn how to make minor and major repairs and MIG weld aluminum plate material. Students must bring their own welding helmet, clear safety glasses, welding gloves and long sleeves to class. It is recommended that students wear a pair of leather boots.

Class Details & Cost

TBD

Basic Welding

Gain skills to perform simple stick and MIG bead welds to fillet welds in all positions. Learn how to make minor repairs on plate material. Students must bring their own welding helmet, clear safety glasses, welding gloves and long sleeves to class. It is recommended students wear leather boots.

Class Details & Cost

Jan. 7, 2026 - May 15, 2026 | Monday and Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. | Forte Building, room 312, Hamlet Campus | Tuition is $180; fees are $45.

Stick Plate Welding and Cutting

Upon completion of this welding class, students will be able to perform stick welds in all positions on plate material and use oxy-fuel and plasma to cut and bevel metals.

Class Details & Cost

TBA

Stick and MIG Welding

Upon completion of this welding class, students will be able to perform stick and MIG welds in all positions on plate material.

Class Details & Cost

TBA
For More Information

Call (910) 410-1700.