Jefferson Community and Technical College

What this program covers

Jefferson Community and Technical College offers an AAS in Welding Technology, a Combination Welder diploma, and 8 certificates including Arc Cutter, AWS National Skills Standards Level I, Gas Metal Arc Welder, Gas Tungsten Arc Welder, and Shielded Metal Arc Welder. The program covers joining, surfacing, fabricating, and repairing metal structures through coursework and hands-on experience. The AAS can be completed in two years full-time, and the page references a 'Welding Technology Two-Year Schedule' without further detail.

• Processes taught GMAW, GTAW, SMAW (via certificate offerings)
• Credential types AAS degree, diploma, certificate (8 certificate options)
• Program length AAS: two years full-time
• Schedule Two-Year Schedule document referenced (not detailed on page)
• Certifications prepped AWS National Skills Standards Level I
• Financial aid Free tuition for eligible Kentucky residents (up to 60 credit hours)

Source: https://jefferson.kctcs.edu/, retrieved 2026-08-05