Hill College

What this program covers

Hill College's Welding program page (found via the site's sitemap, not linked from primary site navigation) states the program teaches multiple welding processes: SMAW (shielded metal arc welding) in horizontal and vertical positions, GMAW and FCAW in carbon steel, and GTAW in carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, per a linked Qualifications page. The program prepares students for the AWS SENSE (Schools Excelling through National Skills Education) Entry Level Welder (Level 1) certification, with graduates entered into the AWS National Registry, through a written test (minimum 75% overall score, at least 90% of safety questions correct) plus hands-on performance tests covering blueprint reading, cutting parts, and welding qualification tests in multiple positions and processes. Hill College is recognized as an American Welding Society Educational Institution, with AWS-member faculty and additional training ties to Lincoln Electric and NC3. The program maintains separate welding tool lists for its Hill County and Johnson County campuses. Program length, class schedule, and program-specific financial aid are not stated on the page.

• Processes taught SMAW (horizontal/vertical positions); GMAW and FCAW (carbon steel); GTAW (carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum)
• Credential types AWS SENSE Entry Level Welder (Level 1) certification; entry into the AWS National Registry
• Certifications prepped AWS SENSE Entry Level Welder (Level 1); AWS National Registry
• Facilities Separate welding tool lists maintained for the Hill County and Johnson County campuses; college recognized as an American Welding Society Educational Institution with AWS-member faculty and training ties to Lincoln Electric and NC3.

Source: https://www.hillcollege.edu/Courses%20and%20Programs/Business-Industry/Welding/Qualifications.html, retrieved 2026-08-05