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Fast-Track Welding

 
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  • Welding
  • WHAT DOES A WELDER DO?

    Get a long-term career in a short time! Our Fast-Track Welding program can move you quickly from the classroom to the workplace. As a welder, you might set-up, operate or tend welding, soldering or brazing machines. Welders also operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines. American Welding Society projects a deficit of 290,000 skilled welders in this country in 2020. Training from Washburn Tech could put you first in line for an in-demand, good-paying job.
    Career Forecast Growing Outlook.Average Salary $38,480on campus
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    Learning at Washburn Tech

    Our fast-track program will prepare you to apply technical knowledge and skills when bonding or cutting metal parts. Instruction, both formal and self-paced, includes shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding and cutting processes. Emphasis also is placed on quality assurance and control, print reading and welding safety. Half-day and high school students can finish the program in two semesters. Upon completion, you will earn a 24 credit hour technical certificate. This program is offered at various times throughout the year including a summer session.

    CERTIFICATIONS: 3G AWS Certification, OSHA-10

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    Entrance Test

    To enroll in this program, you must score a minimum of 4 in both reading and math on the Accuplacer test.

    Fast Track Welding Certification

    CERTIFICATIONS: Fast-Track Welding Certification, 3G AWS Certification, OSHA-10

    Enter the Workforce

    After earning a technical certificate, you'll be prepared to enter the workforce.

    Transition to 48 Credit Hour Program or Fabrication

    Jobs and Salaries

    CAREER FORECAST: growing outlook
    Employment of welders, cutters, solderers and brazers is projected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations. The nation's aging infrastructure will require the expertise of welders, cutters, solderers and brazers to help rebuild bridges, highways and buildings. SOURCES: KS Dept. of Labor and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

    Entry-Level Salary

    $34,802

    (2022)

    Projected Job Openings

    175

    (annually)

    Projected Job Growth

    8%

    (2020-2030)

    Schedule Options

    Half-day

    LENGTH
    2 semesters

    PROGRAM BEGINS
    Every January and August

    SCHEDULE
    MON - FRI; 8-11:10am or 11:45am-2:55pm

    Evening

    LENGTH
    2 semesters

    PROGRAM BEGINS
    Every January and August

    SCHEDULE
    MON - FRI; 5:30-8:30pm

    Program Cost

    Financial Aid is available to those who qualify, and have a high school diploma or GED. To set-up an appointment with a financial aid counselor, call 785.670.3360.


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