Provider name:

Midlands Technical College

Provider description:

Midlands Technical College is a public community college located in South Carolina. It serves the Midlands region and offers a wide range of academic programs, including associate degrees, diplomas, and training certificates. MTC focuses on providing accessible education and workforce training to help students achieve their career goals.

Program name:

Stick Welder CE

Program description:

This program focuses on the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process. In three, 9-week classes you will learn how to fillet, groove, and pipe weld in all positions. You will also learn how to properly setup and use an Oxy-Fuel Torch. The Stick Welder Certificate is a stand-alone certificate but can be combined with the MIG/Flux Cored and TIG certificates to earn the Comprehensive Welder Certificate. Students are required to purchase approximately $400-500 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 URL:

https://www.midlandstech.edu/programs-and-courses/advanced-manufacturing-and-skilled-trades/stick-welder

Description of business partnerships:

Year first offered:

2021

Student teacher ratio:

1:15

If any, what are the prerequisites for this program?

None

Total Cost:

$5957.00