At Richmond Community College, we can prepare you for a welding career in two semesters. You will learn basic welding skills such as SMAW (Stick) Plate and Pipe, GMAW (Mig) FCAW/Plate and GTAW (TIG) Plate and Pipe, as well as symbols and specifications. Upon completion of the Welding I and II courses, you will be prepared 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.
- Welding I: 390 hours of instruction
- Welding II: 370 hours of instruction
Students must bring their own welding helmet, gloves, and long sleeves to class.
Class Dates: Sept. 2 - Dec. 19 | Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Forte Building, room 312
Cost: $225
To Sign Up
Complete application 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
Do you want to learn basic welding skills to perform easy stick welds and make minor repairs? Sign up for a Basic Welding class to gain knowledge of simple welds. Students must bring their own welding helmet, gloves and long sleeves to class.
Class Dates: Aug. 19 - Dec. 11 | Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 to 8 p.m. | Forte Building, room 312, Hamlet Campus
Cost: $180
To Sign Up
Complete application 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