Gainful Employment
Program Description
The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry. Welding is the most common way of permanently joining metal parts. In this process, heat is applied to metal pieces, melting and fusing them to form a permanent bond.
The welding curriculum teaches students shielded metal arc, Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG), and Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding. Instruction in this 41 SHC program includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses in math, blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and nondestructive testing provide the student with industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and principle application.
Welding Technology
SOC Code: 51-4121.00
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51-4121.00 – Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
51-4121.06 – Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters
Sample of reported job titles
Welder, Welder-Fitter, Fabricator, Maintenance Welder, Mig Welder, Sub Arc Operator
51-4121.07 – Solderers and Brazers
Sample of reported job titles
Brazer, Solderer, Electronic Assembler, Wirer, Assembly Line Brazer, Connector, Electronic Technician, Fabricator, Production Technician, Electrical Assembler
Program Information
Cost of Program
| Tuition & fees: | $2,958.50 |
| Books & supplies: | $1,450.00 |
Length of Program
| Intended time to complete: | 16 Months |
| Credits: | 41 |
| Percentage of graduates who completed on time: | 0% |
Debt
| Median debt from federal loans: | Not available at this time |
| Median debt from private educational loans: | Not available at this time |
| Median debt from institution financing plan: | Not available at this time |
