We can prepare you for a welding career in just two semesters. Students can start in Welding I or Welding II. Upon successful completion of each course, students will be able to obtain certifications from the American Welding Society (AWS). Every AWS certification that a welder earns increases the number of skills needed to perform a wide range of welding jobs. Students must bring their own welding helmet, gloves, clear safety glasses and long sleeves to class.
In addition, we offer basic welding classes to teach you foundational welding skills to make minor repairs.
Welding I
Topics
- Safety in Welding and Cutting
- Cutting Processes
- Welding Symbols and Specifications (Print Reading)
- SMAW (Stick) Plate
- SMAW (Stick) Pipe
- Fabrication
Class Details & Cost
Jan. 26, 2026 - May 11, 2026 | Monday & Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Thursday ONLINE ASSIGNMENTS | Forte Building, room 312, Hamlet Campus | Tuition is $180; fees are $45.
To Sign Up
Complete the registration form and bring to either the Hamlet Campus or Scotland County Campus to register for the class. For more information, call Student Services at (910) 410-1700.
Welding II
Welding I is not required before taking Welding II.
Topics
- Safety Training
- Fabrication
- GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate
- GTAW (TIG) Plate and Pipe
Class Details & Cost
TBA
To Sign Up
Complete the registration form and bring to either the Hamlet Campus or Scotland County Campus to register for the class. For more information, call Student Services at (910) 410-1700.
Please see our policy for refunds on continuing education classes here: Refund Policy
Basic Welding
Gain skills to perform simple stick and MIG bead welds to fillet welds in all positions. Learn how to make minor repairs on plate material. Students must bring their own welding helmet, clear safety glasses, welding gloves and long sleeves to class. It is recommended students wear leather boots.
Class Details & Cost
Jan. 7, 2026 - May 15, 2026 | Monday and Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. | Forte Building, room 312, Hamlet Campus | Tuition is $180; fees are $45.
To Sign Up
Complete the registration form and bring to either the Hamlet Campus or Scotland County Campus to register for the class. For more information, call Student Services at (910) 410-1700.