Overview
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Welder
Machinist
Industrial Engineer Technician
Welding Robot Programmer
Manufacturing Technician
Fabricator
Non-destructive Testing Specialist (NDT)
The Progressive Welding Technology program at Mitchell Technical College is industry-driven to educate students who want to pursue a career in the manufacturing industry. The program provides the skills for graduates to excel in welding, machining and lean manufacturing techniques.
Instruction is American Welding Society (AWS) code-based so that students may sit for welding qualification testing, assuring future employer requirements.
Designed for student success, graduates will have many employment opportunities in the manufacturing sector. Labs include up-to-date technology in areas like gas metal arc welding of steel and aluminum, gas tungsten arc welding of steel and aluminum, robotic welding, operation of machining stations, metal forming, laser cutting and plasma cutting.
Progressive Welding Technology, which is South Dakota’s only ASNT Level III degree-based training program, provides a path to industry leadership. Graduates can leverage their knowledge and abilities to become certified professionals, meeting the demand in today’s highly technical manufacturing landscape.
When you enroll in the Progessive Welding Technology program at Mitchell Tech, you can earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in four semesters or exit after two semesters with a diploma.
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Curriculum
Award: Certificate, Diploma or AAS Degree
Semesters
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Curriculum
Welding Certificate
First Semester (Fall)
WLD101Welding Safety and Discontinuities2 credits
WMT132Metallurgy2 credits
WMT149Basic Welding Lab2 credits
WMT150Welding Lab I4 credits
OSHA100OSHA 10 General1 credit
SSS100Student Success1 credit
Second Semester (Spring)
WMT117Crane and Forklift Operation2 credits
WMT120Manufac Symbols Measurements1 credit
WMT121Blueprint Reading1 credit
WMT142Welding Economics2 credits
WMT151Welding Lab II4 credits
Award: One-Year Diploma or AAS Degree
First Semester (Fall)
WLD101Welding Safety and Discontinuities2 credits
WMT132Metallurgy2 credits
WMT149Basic Welding Lab2 credits
WMT150Welding Lab I4 credits
OSHA100OSHA 10 General1 credit
SSS100Student Success1 credit
Communications Elective3 credits
Second Semester (Spring)
WMT117Crane and Forklift Operation2 credits
WMT120Manufac Symbols Measurements1 credit
WMT121Blueprint Reading1 credit
WMT142Welding Economics2 credits
WMT151Welding Lab II4 credits
Math Elective3 credits
General Education Elective3 credits
Progressive Welding Technology
Third Semester (Summer)
WMT290Internship6 credits
Fourth Semester (Fall)
WMT201Quality & Productivity Improvement2 credits
WMT230Welding Robotic Lab3 credits
WMT242Welding Code2 credits
WMT262Advanced Welding Processes4 credits
General Education Elective3 credits
Fifth Semester (Spring)
WMT232Nondestructive Testing (NDT)4 credits
WMT252Mechanical Workmanship Lab3 credits
WMT271Adv. Robot Welding Qualification2 credits
WMT272Adv. Welding Qualification2 credits
CPR100First Aid, CPR AED0.5 credits
General Education Elective3 credits
Requirements
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS
This program requires a laptop computer so that you can effectively integrate computing skills with your technical education. Many resources that instructors assign are online or require specialty software. To address these needs, Mitchell Tech requires that students entering this program purchase their laptops from Mitchell Tech. The cost for a Mitchell Tech laptop averages about $1,100 for this program. Please be aware that our machines come fully loaded with the software required for this program.
Whether it’s Microsoft Office, or a specialty software for a technical program, your needs will be met by your Mitchell Tech laptop. And our laptops are serviced for free by our Technology office. You will not be able to bring a laptop from home into a Mitchell Tech laptop program as we cannot provide support services for every make and model of laptop. Please consider this carefully before making any laptop purchase and check with the Admissions office for more details.
Outcomes
At the completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Identify principles of safety in welding, cutting, and machine operation
- Apply welding symbols, blueprints, and manufacturing measuring devices
- Describe metallurgy and mechanical/electrical requirements
- Complete various AWS code welder qualification weld tests
- Apply the use of welding economics and variables
- Interpret welding code
- Utilize nondestructive methods to examine welds for quality
- Administer quality and production improvement processes
- Operate welding robots, CNC machining stations, and laser and plasma cutting systems
Annual Program Review
Check out the 2023-24 Annual Program Review for information on how faculty ensure the quality and effectiveness of the program.
Faculty
Instructor
Instructor
Program Director / Instructor
Cost
Progressive Welding Technology (AAS)
Program Tuition & Fees ⓘ
$
4000
Other Required Costs
| Laptop/Software | $1,150 |
| Books/Tools (estimated) | $1,907 |
Welding One-Year Diploma
Program Tuition & Fees ⓘ
$
4000
Other Required Costs
| Laptop/Software | $1,150 |
| Books/Tools (estimated) | $2,845 |
Scholarships
$1000
1 AVAIL.
Learn Your Trade Scholarship
Asmus Family
Must be enrolled in fulltime in Progressive Welding Technology, ADBC, or Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher
Must complete the MTC online scholarship application
Must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher
Must complete the MTC online scholarship application
Must be enrolled in fulltime in Progressive Welding Technology, ADBC, or Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher
Must complete the MTC online scholarship application
$1000
4 AVAIL.
Osterhaus Endowed Scholarships
Martin and Maude Osterhaus established this endowed scholarship in 1995 to provide financial support for at least four deserving Mitchell Tech students each year.
The scholarships will be awarded in January each year and applied to the recipient’s account the following Fall semester.
Accounting
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Applicant must be a currently enrolled first year full-time student in any two year program
Applicant must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (universal financial aid application form)
Applicant must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Applicant must complete the MTC online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
Applicant must have good leadership skills
$1000
1 AVAIL.
Mitchell Tech Retiree Endowed Scholarship
The scholarship was established by the former faculty and staff of Mitchell Tech.
Accounting
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Natural Gas Technology
Office Technology Specialist
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Natural Gas Technology
Office Technology Specialist
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Applicant must be enrolled full time at MTC.
Applicant must have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
Applicant must complete the MTC Online application during the open application period to be eligible to receive this scholarship.
$500
1 AVAIL.
Mike Blasius Memorial Scholarship
Mike Blasius Family
Raymond “Mike” Blasius owned and operated Blasius Construction in Kimball, SD for nearly 50 years before his death in March 2022. Mike held his crew to the highest expectation of work ethic and attendance and was known for his quick and witty sense of humor. This scholarship will be awarded to a current Mitchell Tech student in a Construction and Manufacturing Technologies program who exhibits excellent attendance and work ethic. Preference is given to students from Mike’s hometown of Kimball, SD and the surrounding area.
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Construction & Manufacturing Technologies
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Construction Maintenance SCADA Option
Heating & Cooling Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Progressive Welding Technology
Construction & Manufacturing Technologies
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Construction Maintenance SCADA Option
Heating & Cooling Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Progressive Welding Technology
Must be a current full time student enrolled in an Construction & Manufacturing program
Applicant must have excellent attendance
Preference is given to students from Mike’s hometown of Kimball, SD and the surrounding area
Applicant must complete the MTC Online application to be eligible to receive this scholarship.
$1000
2 AVAIL.
Laverne & Nell Tollefson Memorial Scholarship
Charlene Bainbridge
The LaVerne and Nell Tollefson Memorial Scholarship is eligible for any program at Mitchell Technical College. Also the recipient must have a current GPA of 2.5 or higher and be a current student.
Accounting
Administrative Office Specialist
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Engineering Technology
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Diesel Power – Light Truck Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Natural Gas Technology
On Campus
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Progressive Welding Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Registered Nursing (LPN to RN)
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Administrative Office Specialist
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Engineering Technology
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Diesel Power – Light Truck Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Natural Gas Technology
On Campus
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Progressive Welding Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Registered Nursing (LPN to RN)
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Applicant must be accepted or currently enrolled as a full-time student in any program at Mitchell Technical College.
Applicant must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher
Applicant must complete the MTC online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
$1000
2 AVAIL.
John And Diane Weber “Career Change” Endowed Scholarship
John and Diane Weber Family and Friends
This scholarship was established in 2015 by the daughters of Diane Weber. Diane’s early adult years were spent in the Peace Corp, working at Bell Telephone and teaching German and English after college. The scholarship honors Diane’s desire in 1974 to change her career and her enrollment at Mitchell Tech to become a Clinical Lab Technician.
The scholarships will be awarded in January each year and applied to the recipient’s account the following Fall semester.
Accounting
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
• Full-time enrollment in a program at Mitchell Technical College to prepare for a career change.
• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Program instructor recommendation.
• Veterans pursuing new training as they enter the civilian sector are encouraged to apply.
• Complete the MTC online application during open application periods.
