Panola College

What this program covers

Panola College's Welding Department page lists an Associate of Applied Science degree in welding along with a Welding Technology Certificate I, Welding Technology Certificate II, and three Occupational Skills Award (OSA) options: Advanced Pipe Welding, Introduction to Multi-Process Pipe Welding, and Introduction to Multi-Process Structural Welding. The curriculum covers blueprint reading, welding processes and procedures, pipe welding, plate welding, pipe fitting, and plate/pipe layout and fabrication. The page references AWS (American Welding Society) member certifications, including AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credentials, welding certification to AWS D1.1, and Combo Pipe certification under ASME Section IX boiler and pressure vessel codes. Courses are offered at both the Carthage and Center campus locations "at a variety of times," though specific program length and class schedule are not stated. Financial aid details specific to the program are not given on the page.

• Processes taught Pipe welding; plate welding; pipe fitting; plate and pipe layout and fabrication; blueprint reading
• Credential types Associate of Applied Science (Welding); Welding Technology Certificate I; Welding Technology Certificate II; Advanced Pipe Welding (OSA); Introduction to Multi-Process Pipe Welding (OSA); Introduction to Multi-Process Structural Welding (OSA)
• Schedule Offered at Carthage and Center campus locations "at a variety of times to meet your schedule" (exact hours/terms not stated)
• Certifications prepped AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI); AWS D1.1 welding certification; Combo Pipe certification under ASME Section IX (boiler and pressure vessel codes)
• Facilities Two campus locations: Carthage and Center.

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