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. 7, 2026 - April 23, 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
Topics
- Safety Training
- Fabrication
- GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate
- GTAW (TIG) Plate and Pipe
Class Details & Cost
Sept. 2 - Dec. 16 | 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.
Please see our policy for refunds on continuing education classes here: Refund Policy
Stick Plate Welding and Cutting
Upon completion of this welding class, students will be able to perform stick welds in all positions on plate material and use oxy-fuel and plasma to cut and bevel metals.
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
Stick and MIG Welding
Upon completion of this welding class, students will be able to perform stick and MIG welds in all positions on plate material.
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 to Advanced MIG Welding
Gain skills to perform simple MIG welds to advanced open root MIG welds in all positions. Learn how to make minor and major repairs and MIG weld aluminum plate material. Students must bring their own welding helmet, clear safety glasses, welding gloves and long sleeves to class. It is recommended that students wear a pair of leather boots.
Class Details & Cost
Aug. 18 - Dec. 17 | 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.
Please see our policy for refunds on continuing education classes here: Refund Policy