Where in Georgia Can I Take Welding Classes?

There are a few schools in Georgia that offer welding certificate and diploma programs that prepare students to join the workforce after completion. Read about the courses included in the programs at four schools, profiled below, and compare program length and tuition costs.

What You Should Know

In Georgia, welding classes and programs are typically found at 2-year technical colleges. You might earn a certificate in 1-4 terms in gas metal arc welding, vertical shielded metal arc fabricating, or ornamental iron fabricating. You could also complete a welding and joining diploma program within 3-4 terms. Completion of programs may help you qualify for industry certifications. Check out the following options to find a program and location that may suit your needs.

Welding Certificate Programs in Georgia

Augusta Technical College

This evening certificate program includes four courses in welding technology, oxyfuel cutting, gas metal arc welding and one elective course in welding. Augusta Technical College also offers a basic shielded metal arc welder certificate program that only requires three classes. Both certificate programs are designed to prepare you for work in the metal fabrication industry.

• Program Name: Gas Metal Arc Welder Technical Certificate of Credit
• Program Length: Four terms, full-time
• Tuition and Fees: $2,794 per year for Georgia residents, $4,930 per year for out-of-state residents (2018-2019)
• School Type: 2-year, public; about 4,409 undergraduates

Central Georgia Technical College

There are three required courses in this certificate program, including horizontal shielded metal arc welding, vertical shielded metal arc welding and one elective course. You can choose your elective from blueprint reading, flat shielded metal arc welding, ornamental iron works, plasma cutting and flux cored arc welding. The program can prepare you for to work as a fabricator using shielded metal arc welding. Central Georgia Technical College offers several other welding certificate programs, including certificates in gas tungsten arc welding, advanced shielded metal arc welding and gas metal arc welding.

• Program Name: Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welder Fabricator Technical Certificate of Credit
• Program Length: One term, full-time
• Tuition and Fees: $2,778 per year for Georgia residents, $4,914 per year for out-of-state residents (2018-2019)
• Admission Requirement: At least 16 years old
• School Type: 2-year, public; around 8,219 undergraduates

Southern Crescent Technical College

This 12-credit certificate program introduces you to the processes of welding and fabrication of metal iron works. It consists of four courses, including welding introduction, oxyfuel cutting, plasma cutting and ornamental iron works. Southern Crescent also offers gas metal arc and gas tungsten arc welding certificate programs.

• Program Name: Ornamental Iron Fabricator Technical Certificate of Credit
• Program Length: One term, full-time
• Tuition and Fees: $2,842 per year for Georgia residents, $4,982 per year for out-of-state residents (2018-2019)
• School Type: 2-year, public; about 4,905 undergraduates

Welding Diploma Programs in Georgia

Augusta Technical College

This diploma program consists of classes in oxyfuel cutting, blueprint reading, computers, welding technology, metal arc welding (flat shielded, horizontal shielded, vertical shielded and overhead shielded) and arc welding (gas metal and gas tungsten). It helps qualify you for a job as a construction welder, special purpose welder or industrial welder. After you complete this diploma, you can take an advanced pipe welding class.

• Program Name: Welding and Joining Technology Diploma
• Program Length: Three terms, full-time
• Tuition and Fees: $2,794 per year for Georgia residents, $4,930 per year for out-of-state residents (2018-2019)
• School Type: 2-year, public; about 4,409 undergraduates

Columbus Technical College

This diploma program contains general education, occupational and elective courses. You study welding technology, oxyfuel cutting, computers and math, along with various types of metal arc welding. Elective courses include pipe welding, plasma cutting and fabrication process, as well as a welding practicum.

• Program Name: Welding and Joining Technology Diploma
• Program Length: Four terms, full-time
• Tuition and Fees: $2,778 per year for Georgia residents, $4,914 per year for out-of-state residents (2018-2019)
• Admission Requirement: At least 16 years old
• School Type: 2-year, public; nearly 3,301 undergraduates

Central Georgia Technical College

Occupational courses in this diploma program include oxyfuel cutting, blueprint reading, industrial qualification preparation, welding technology introduction, metal arc welding (flat shielded, horizontal shielded, vertical shielded, overhead shielded and gas) and gas tungsten arc welding. Elective courses include pipe welding, plasma cutting, fabrication processes, iron works and oxyacetylene welding. Once you complete the diploma program, you can seek employment as a joining and welding technician.

• Program Name: Welding and Joining Technology Diploma
• Program Length: Three terms, full-time
• Tuition and Fees: $2,778 per year for Georgia residents, $4,914 per year for out-of-state residents (2018-2019)
• Admission Requirement: Minimum age of 16
• School Type: 2-year, public; around 8,219 undergraduates

Augusta Technical College and Central Georgia Technical College offer certificate and diploma programs in welding while a welding certificate can be earned from Southern Crescent Technical College and a diploma can be obtained from Columbus Technical College.