Lake Technical College

What this program covers

Lake Technical College's Welding Technology program uses an Occupational Completion Points certificate structure and totals 1,050 hours (approximately one school year, 36 weeks). Instruction covers SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW, with a pipe welding focus toward 6G certification, and the program states it covers 140 of 143 different AWS weld types. Tuition is approximately $3,024 plus books and fees; the program reports an 88% completion rate and 91% job placement rate.

• Processes taught SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, pipe welding (6G)
• Credential types certificate (Occupational Completion Points structure)
• Program length 1,050 hours, approximately one school year (36 weeks)
• Certifications prepped AWS 6G Pipe Certification; covers 140 of 143 AWS weld types
• Facilities LTC Main Campus, Eustis, Florida

Source: https://www.laketech.org/programs/applied-welding-technologies/, retrieved 2026-08-05