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Welding (AAS)


Associate of Applied Science ∙ Program Code: 249 ∙ Credit Hours: 61-62 ∙ Contact Hours: 61-62

Dean: James Cousino

This program is designed to prepare individuals for various careers in welding. The general education and a part of technical skills coursework is completed through North Central with remaining technical skills coursework being completed through our partnership with Industrial Arts Institute, Inc (IAI). 

To register for the welding courses students must contact the Industrial Arts Institute (IAI) at 989-733-4369 and make an appointment for a pre-admission interview.

North Central Michigan College: 36-37 Credit Hours


Industrial Arts Institute, Inc. (IAI): 25 Credit Hours


Comprehensive Industrial Welding Program at Industrial Arts Institute (760 Clock Hours) 

Curriculum includes: 

  • Welding technology and blueprint reading 
  • Oxyacetylene cutting and brazing 
  • Welder mathematics 
  • Welding automation 
  • Manual plasma cutting 
  • Fabrication 
  • CNC plasma cutting operations 
  • Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) 
  • Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) 
  • Flux cored arc welding (FCAW) 
  • Gas Tungsten arc welding 
  • Introduction to advanced pipe welding 

 

To register for the welding courses students must contact the Industrial Arts Institute (IAI) at 989-733-4369 and make an appointment for a pre-admission interview.

Suggested Sequence for Full-Time North Central Students: