Northeastern Junior College

What this program covers

Northeastern Junior College offers an Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology (61 credits) plus certificates in GMAW, SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, Oxy-fuel, and Welding Fabricator ranging from 7 to 29 credits. Training covers GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and OAW on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum in various positions. The program runs in five-week terms with six start dates per year, using a lab with 14 arc welding bays, 8 oxyacetylene welding/cutting stations, and one classroom at the Applied Technology Campus; a facility expansion is planned. The college states graduates earn industry-recognized certifications and that financial aid options are available.

• Processes taught GMAW/MIG, SMAW/stick, FCAW/flux-core, GTAW/TIG, OAW/oxy-fuel
• Credential types AAS (61 credits); certificates (GMAW, SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, Oxy-fuel, Welding Fabricator)
• Program length AAS 61 credits; certificates 7-29 credits; five-week terms, six start dates/year
• Schedule competency-based, five-week terms, six start dates annually
• Certifications prepped industry-recognized certifications (specific body not named)
• Facilities 14 arc welding bays, 8 oxyacetylene welding/cutting stations, 1 classroom at Applied Technology Campus; expansion planned
• Financial aid financial aid options available (stated generically)

Source: https://www.njc.edu/, retrieved 2026-08-05