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Welding Technology, TC

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Welding Technology/Welder. 480508

Description

The welding technical certificate program is two semesters. In the first semester, all students take Welding I which focuses on theory, SMAW welding, Oxy-fuel cutting, Plasma arc cutting and an emphasis on completing an AWS vertical certification in SMAW welding. In the second semester, students take three classes from a choice of shielded metal arc welding, flux core arc welding, gas Tungsten arc welding, two welding classes or an approved elective.

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

32

Hours

33

Entrance Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

School

UofA - PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Curriculum Competency Based

Yes, coordination, fundamentals of welding, attention to detail.

Training Location(s)

3000 West Scenic Drive, North Little Rock, Arkansas

Local WIB

5010 - Central

Name of Credential

Technical Certificate in Welding Technology

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Federal, State, Institutional, Private. Grants, scholarships, waivers, loans and workstudy are available for this program.

Refund Policy

https://uaptc.edu/student-accounts/refund-policy

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

Yes

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$165.84

In-State Tuition

$4,785.00 UA-PTC In-State Tuition is $145 per credit hour at 33 Credit Hours

Other Fees

$1,550.00 Supplemental Course Fees: Advanced Manufacturing Course Fee at $45 per credit hour (10 hours)=$450. WELD at $55 per credit hour (20 hours)=$1,100. Total=$1,550.

Out-of-State Tuition

$9,075.00 UA-PTC Out-of-State Tuition is $275 per credit hour at 33 Credit hours.

Registration Fee

$2,376.00 $72 per credit hour total general fees at 33 credit hours. ($65 per credit hour of Facility/IT/Security Fee + $7 per credit hour of Student Support Services Fee)

Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)

$143.75

Total In-State Program Cost

$9,020.59

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$13,310.59

Demand Occupation(s)

51-4121.00Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
$17.00 per hour
Required Certification: American Welding Society (AWS)

Provider Status

Approved

Address

3000 West Scenic Drive, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72118

Phone Number

(501) 812-2200

Fax Number

(501) 771-5919

Web Address

https://uaptc.edu/technical-sciences/welding-technology

Last Updated

Jul 29, 2026

Created

Mar 18, 2026

Renewal

Jul 29, 2027

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