Welding

  • Certificate
  • AAS
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Prepare to enter a field with growing opportunities with College of the Mainland’s Welding Technology Program. Gulf Coast industry facilities are investing billions of dollars in capital improvements, and COM coordinates with industry to provide training that meets its needs.

After completing the COM Entry-Level Welding Certificate, students can test to receive a Certified Entry-Level Welder Certificate from the American Welding Society. Students can land entry-level jobs early in the program. While working, they can continue classes to advance their skills and increase job opportunities.

Application Deadline

Next Apply Date

3/10/26

Next Start Date

8/20/26

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Degrees & Certificates

Level One Certificate – Entry Level Welding

Certificate
Upon completion of the entry level welding certificate program, students will demonstrate competency in performing a bend test on a vertical 3G V-groove. This bend test incorporates the essential welding skills assessed in the Entry Level Welding certificate courses and prepares students for the welding industry pre-job qualification tests. This test serves as the capstone experience for the Entry Level Welding certificate.

Length

24 Credit Hours
2 semesters on average
Full-Time Schedule

Costs

In-District Tuition: $924 per semester for 12 credit hours
Tuition & Fees

Mode

In-Person

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Prerequisites:

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Level One Certificate – Advanced Level Welding

Certificate
Upon completion of the advanced level welding certificate program, students will demonstrate competency in performing a bend test on 5G-2” carbon steel pipe (combo and restricted). This bend test incorporates the essential welding skills assessed in the Advanced Level Welding certificate courses and prepares students for the welding industry pre-job qualification tests. This test serves as the capstone experience for the Advanced Level Welding certificate.

Length

40 Credits
4 Semesters on average
Full-Time Schedule

Costs

In-District Tuition: $924 per semester for 12 credit hours
Tuition & Fees

Mode

In-Person

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Associate of Applied Science

AAS
Upon completion of the AAS welding degree program, students will demonstrate competency in performing a bend test on 6G-2” carbon steel pipe (combo and restricted). This bend test incorporates the essential welding skills assessed in all courses leading to the AAS and prepares students for the welding industry pre-job qualification tests. This test serves as the capstone experience for the AAS Welding degree.

Length

60 Credit Hours
5 semesters on average
Full-Time Schedule

Costs

In-District Tuition: $1,155 per semester for 15 credit hours
Tuition & Fees

Mode

In-Person

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Accreditation

College of the Mainland is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees and certificates.

Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of College of the Mainland.

How Certificates Stack

Our stackable certificates allow you to learn and add to your educational and professional careers while working toward your associate degree. Complete a certificate along with the A.A.S. degree requirements, and have your associates completed in two years.

Level One Certificate – Entry Level Welding

Certificate
Start developing hands-on welding skills and industry knowledge for entry-level careers in manufacturing and construction.
24 credits | 2 semesters

Level One Certificate – Advanced Level Welding

Certificate
Build on your foundational welding training with advanced techniques and skills that can apply toward an associate degree.
Entry Level Welding Certificate + 16 credits | 2 semesters

Associate of Applied Science

AAS
Expand your welding expertise with advanced technical training that prepares you for broader career opportunities in welding and fabrication industries.
Entry Level Welding Certificate + 20 credits | 2 semesters
Welder cutting a pipe outside
I chose this welding program because all my uncles have come here before and they're really successful. After college I won't have a problem getting a job, because they prepared me for everything.
Estrella Vasquex
Welding Program Student

Careers & Outcomes

Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology program will develop the technical knowledge and hands-on skills needed to perform a variety of welding processes, interpret blueprints, follow industry safety standards, and prepare for careers in manufacturing, construction, fabrication, and industrial maintenance.

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