Comprehensive Welder
Overview
The Comprehensive Welder Program is the culmination of the individual Stick, MIG/Flux Cored, and TIG Welding certificates and prepares the individual to work for a wide range of companies in the manufacturing and construction fields.
This program can be completed in one year when taking a one, three-hour class every nine weeks. There is now an option of a morning, afternoon, and evening track to allow students to have the flexibility for a better balance between work, family, and training. If you have the ability to take more than one class in a day, the full program can be completed in less than a year.
- Students are required to purchase approximately $600-700 worth of welding gear and small hand tools.
- Courses taken in this program may be applied toward academic program courses. This will be done on a case-by-case basis.
Program Type
Training CertificateHow to Enroll
To pursue this certificate, please click on the courses below to see availability. You can register for courses online, and you do not have to apply to the college!
Talk to us
Tuition Assistance
Training Resources
Questions?
Call 803.732.0432 to talk to us about this program, or email cce@midlandstech.edu
This program is currently eligible for a QuickJobs Scholarship.
Please visit the MTC QuickJobs page to sign up for a free mandatory information session where you will learn how to apply for a scholarship. To be eligible, you must:
- Attend an information session. Information sessions last approximately two hours and are free to attend.
- Be a South Carolina resident for 12 consecutive months. Applicants will be required to submit documentation for proof of residency (Driver's license, Beginner's permit, or state issued ID).
- Not be in default on any federal student loans and not owe MTC or any other college monies.
- Submit an application. You will need to enter your student ID on the application.
- Scholarship recipients will be in communication with the Program Director responsible for the program for which they applied.
- Some programs require clean SLED background checks and clean drug/alcohol tests.
If you have additional questions, please call 803-732-0432.
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
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| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
| CEUs | Class Hours | Course Title | Cost |
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| 12.00 | 120 |
Basic Stick Welding This class will provide extensive practice of fillet welds in all positions using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process, also known as stick welding. Classroom ID: CEWLD-883 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
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$1,729.00 |
| 12.00 | 120 |
Advanced Stick Welding This class will provide extensive practice of groove welds in all positions, both open root and with backing, using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process, also known as stick welding. Classroom ID: CEWLD-890 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
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$1,729.00 |
| 12.00 | 120 |
Stick Pipe Welding This class will provide extensive practice of welding pipe using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process, also known as stick welding. The final objective of the class will be welding 6 schedule 40 pipe in the 6G fixed position. Classroom ID: CEWLD-886 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
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$1,999.00 |
| 12.00 | 120 |
MIG Welding This class will provide extensive practice of fillet welds in all positions, using the gas metal arc welding (GMAW) process, also known as MIG welding. Using the MIG welding process to repair metal will also be introduced. Classroom ID: CEWLD-888 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
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$1,729.00 |
| 12.00 | 120 |
Flux Cored Welding This class will provide extensive practice of groove welds in all positions on 3/8 and 1 plate, using the gas metal arc welding (FCAW) process, also known as Flux Core welding. Classroom ID: CEWLD-889 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
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$1,729.00 |
| 12.00 | 120 |
TIG Welding This class will provide extensive practice of fillet and groove welds using the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process, also known as TIG welding. Classroom ID: CEWLD-887 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
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$1,829.00 |
| 12.00 | 120 |
TIG Pipe Welding This class will provide extensive practice of welding pipe using the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process, also known as TIG all the way welding. The final objective of the class will be welding 6 schedule 40 pipe in the 6G fixed position using TIG all the way. Classroom ID: CEWLD-885 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
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$2,229.00 |
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Estimated Cost
Tuition Assistance
$12,973.00
Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Further Your Education
Develop skills further by taking the Advanced Pipe Welding course, CEWLD-884.