Pulaski, TennesseePublic, 2-Year

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski Welding Program

A diploma and 3 certificates, with training in stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW).

What Does Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski Offer for Welding Students?

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski in Pulaski, Tennessee offers a diploma and 3 certificates in welding through its Welding Technology program. The school awarded 27 welding credentials in 2024–25. It runs evening classes. Best for working adults who need evening classes.

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski

Schedule. Day program: full time, 12 months; evening program: part time, night, 24 months (1,296 clock hours).

Testing. Certifications: Shielding Metal Arc Welder Certification; Gas Metal Arc Welder Certification; Gas Tungsten Arc Welder Certification.

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski by the Numbers: 27 Welding Awards in 2024–25

Welding certificates awarded
27
2024–25
Students enrolled
742
school-wide, Fall 2024

Tuition and fees are for a full-time year. Awards count welding credentials conferred. Graduation rate and enrollment cover the whole school. Source: NCES College Navigator.

3 Welding Certificates at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski

AwardTypeLength
Shielded Metal Arc WelderCertificate432 clock hours
Gas Metal Arc WelderCertificate432 clock hours
Gas Tungsten Arc WelderCertificate432 clock hours
Combination WelderDiploma1,296 clock hours

As listed on Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski's welding program page, reviewed September 25, 2026.

Plate, Pipe and Process Training at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski

Runs a 12-month day program and a 24-month part-time evening program in Pulaski, plus a Loretto High School site limited to recent Loretto graduates.

  • Stick (SMAW)
  • MIG (GMAW)
  • TIG (GTAW)
  • Pipe welding
  • Oxy-fuel and plasma cutting
  • Fabrication and blueprint reading

2 Campuses Teach Welding at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski

  • Main Campus1233 East College Street, Pulaski, TN 38478
  • South Lawrence Instructional Service Center-Loretto High School525 2nd Avenue South, Loretto, TN 38469

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski's own site.

Visit tcatpulaski.edu

What Welders Earn in Tennessee

Across Tennessee, the median welder wage is $48,040 a year, from $37,840 at the 10th percentile to $64,200 at the 90th, with 12,510 welders employed. The national median is $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski Welding FAQ

Does Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski Have a Welding Program?

Yes. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski offers a diploma and 3 certificates in welding at Main Campus, South Lawrence Instructional Service Center-Loretto High School. Training covers stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), pipe welding, oxy-fuel and plasma cutting.

How Long Is the Welding Program at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski?

Shielded Metal Arc Welder: 432 clock hours. Gas Metal Arc Welder: 432 clock hours. Gas Tungsten Arc Welder: 432 clock hours.

Does Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski Offer Night or Weekend Welding Classes?

Day program: full time, 12 months; evening program: part time, night, 24 months (1,296 clock hours).

Can You Get Welding Certified at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski?

Certifications: Shielding Metal Arc Welder Certification; Gas Metal Arc Welder Certification; Gas Tungsten Arc Welder Certification.

How Much Do Welders Make in Tennessee?

The median welder wage in Tennessee is $48,040 a year, and the middle half earn between $41,600 and $57,450 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. tcatpulaski.edu: Welding Technology program page, reviewed September 25, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 221333
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025