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Welding Technology
DC3 is an American Welding Society S.E.N.S.E. school participant that offers classes toward Level I & II industry-based certifications. DC3 Welding also offers intro level welding classes pertaining to other disciplines like Electrical Lineman in Training, Agricultural Welding, as well as local workforce training
Program Information
About Program (Skills)
Students completing the Welding Technology program will gain the following:
- Attention to Detail
- Attention to Detail
- Welding Techniques
- Blueprint Reading
- Mathematical Skills
- Ability to work with other
- Meet Deadlines on projects
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Control
Career Options
Graduates of the Welding Technology program may pursue the following careers:
- Metal Fabricator
- Structural Welder
- Maintenance Technician
- Manufacturing
- Oil rig Welder
- Pressure Vessel Welder
- Pipeline Welder
- Welder’s Helper
- Welding Instructor
- Certified Welding Inspector
- Welding Supervisor
- Welding Engineer
2 years (60 credits)
Associate of Applied Science
1 year (20 credits)
Certificate A
1 year (35 credits)
Certificate B
Tuition
$30*/per credit hour
Fees
$550
Books
All materials are included
Other Program Fees
Course fees for certain lab courses.
* This rate applies to residents of Ford County. The rate for residents outside of Ford County is $60/per credit hour. International rate is $80/per credit hour.
Tuition and fees are subject to change
Fall
Students may start this program at the beginning of the fall semester.
Job Outlook*
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers – 6.2% Growth
Annual Median Salary*
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers – $40,560
*As of August 2025
Faculty
Andy Ruiz
Assistant Professor of Welding
AAS in HVAC, Master Mechanical License, Master Plumbing License – Dodge City Community College
James Granger
Professor of Welding
Multiple Industry Related Welding Certifications
Sample Degree Plan
Year 1
Fall I: (20 Credits)
- Welding Elective – 2 Credit
- MT 108-1001 – Welding Blueprint – 3 Credits
- MT 125-1001 – Welding Theory – 2 Credits
- ^MT 252-1001 – GMAW: Gas Metal Arc Welding – 3 Credits
- OSHA 110-1002 – OSHA 10 – 1 Credits
- ^MT 127-1002 – Cutting Processes – 3 Credits
- ^MT 133-1002 – SMAW: Shielded Metal Arc Welding – 3 Credits
- ^MT 254-1002 – GTAW: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding – 3 Credits
Spring I: (15 Credits)
- ^MT 134-1001 – SMAW II: Shielded Metal Arc – 4 Credits
- ^MT 255-1001 – GTAW II: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding – 4 Credits
- ^MT 281-1001 – GMAW II: Gas Metal Arc Welding – 4 Credits
- ^MATH 101 or MATH 104 – Modern College Math (OR above) – 3 Credits
Year 2
Fall II: (13 Credits)
- MT 116-1001 – Intro to Welding Inspection or Available Welding Elective – See list at MyDC3 My Course Needs – 1 Credits
- ^MT 117-1001 – Welding & Inspection I Lab or Available Welding Elective – See list at MyDC3 My Course Needs – 6 Credits
- Computer Sci Basic Skill – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs T▶ – 3 Credits
- 3 PE or HLTH 101 – 3 PE Electives or First Aid T▶ – 1 Credits
Spring II: (12 Credits)
- ^MT 285-1001 – CNC Plasma Cutting or Available Welding Elective – See list at MyDC3 My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- ^MT 290-1001 – CAD Systems & Process or Available Welding Elective – See list at MyDC3 My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- SP, BUS, ECON – Choose 1 – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs T▶ – 3 Credits
- *^ ENG 101/102/104 – Technical Communication or English Comp I T▶ – 3 Credits
Year 1
Fall I: (11 Credits)
- Welding Elective – 2 Credit
- MT 108-1001 – Welding Blueprint – 3 Credits
- MT 125-1001 – Welding Theory – 2 Credits
- ^MT 252-1001 – GMAW: Gas Metal Arc Welding – 3 Credits
- OSHA 110-1002 – OSHA 10 – 1 Credits
Spring I: (9 Credits)
- ^MT 127-1001 – Cutting Processes – 3 Credits
- ^MT 133-1001 – SMAW: Shielded Metal Arc Welding – 3 Credits
- ^MT 254-1001 – GTAW: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding – 3 Credits
Year 1
Fall I: (20 Credits)
- Welding Elective – 2 Credit
- MT 108-1001 – Welding Blueprint – 3 Credits
- MT 125-1001 – Welding Theory – 2 Credits
- ^MT 252-1001 – GMAW: Gas Metal Arc Welding – 3 Credits
- OSHA 110-1002 – OSHA 10 – 1 Credits
- ^MT 127-1002 – Cutting Processes – 3 Credits
- ^MT 133-1002 – SMAW: Shielded Metal Arc Welding – 3 Credits
- ^MT 254-1002 – GTAW: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding – 3 Credits
Spring I: (15 Credits)
- ^MT 134-1001 – SMAW II: Shielded Metal Arc – 4 Credits
- ^MT 255-1001 – GTAW II: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding – 4 Credits
- ^MT 281-1001 – GMAW II: Gas Metal Arc Welding – 4 Credits
- ^MATH 101 or MATH 104 – Modern College Math (OR above) – 3 Credits
Key
T▶ Kansas Systemwide Transfer Course
* Course requires a C or higher
^ Course has a testing or prerequisite requirement
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