Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski

What this program covers

TCAT Pulaski's Welding Technology program is a full-time, 12-month, 1,296-clock-hour program delivered across three trimesters using individualized, competency-based instruction. Processes taught are MIG, TIG, and Arc (shielded metal arc) welding. Students can earn individual certificates -- Shielded Metal Arc Welder, Gas Metal Arc Welder, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welder (432 hours each at the Pulaski day program) -- or pursue the Combination Welder diploma. The program is also offered as an evening section in Pulaski and as a day program at the Loretto site (South Lawrence Instructional Service Center-Loretto High School, 525 2nd Avenue South, Loretto, TN), where admission is limited to Loretto High School graduates enrolling the same year.

• Processes taught MIG (Gas Metal Arc), TIG (Gas Tungsten Arc), Arc (Shielded Metal Arc) welding
• Credential types Shielded Metal Arc Welder Certificate; Gas Metal Arc Welder Certificate; Gas Tungsten Arc Welder Certificate; Combination Welder Diploma
• Program length 12 months full-time, 1,296 clock hours across three trimesters (432 hours per individual certificate at Pulaski)
• Schedule Day program at Pulaski and Loretto; evening section also offered at Pulaski
• Certifications prepped Shielded Metal Arc Welder, Gas Metal Arc Welder, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welder certifications
• Facilities Pulaski campus and Loretto site (South Lawrence Instructional Service Center-Loretto High School, 525 2nd Avenue South, Loretto, TN); Loretto admission limited to same-year Loretto High School graduates
• Financial aid Tuition/fees $4,761.00; textbooks/supplies $1,069.00 (Pulaski) or $1,126.00 (Loretto)

Source: https://tcatpulaski.edu/programs/industrial-welding-technology, retrieved 2026-08-05