Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton

What this program covers

TCAT Elizabethton's Welding program is a 12-month, 1,296 clock-hour full-time day program offering Certificate and Diploma credentials, including specialized certificates for Shielded Metal Arc, Gas Metal Arc, and Gas Tungsten Arc welding. Instruction covers stick electrode (SMAW), gas welding, brazing, GTAW/TIG, and GMAW/MIG on pipe, structural steel, plate, stainless steel, and aluminum, preparing students for American Welding Society (AWS) and ASME credentials. Total tuition/fees are $4,761 with $980 in textbook/supplies costs, offered at the Main Campus, Herman Robinson Arney Street Campus, and an Instructional Service Center at Unicoi County.

• Processes taught SMAW/stick, gas welding, brazing, GTAW/TIG, GMAW/MIG
• Credential types Certificate, Diploma (SMAW/GMAW/GTAW specialty certificates)
• Program length 12 months, 1,296 clock hours
• Schedule Full-time day
• Certifications prepped AWS, ASME
• Facilities Main Campus, Herman Robinson Arney Street Campus, Instructional Service Center at Unicoi County

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