Welding Courses | Welding Classes In Kansas

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 OutlookAverage Salary $38,480on campus

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.

Please note: Students who begin in Spring 2023 will need to complete this program in the Summer 2023 term, which begins May 16.

CERTIFICATIONS: 3G AWS Certification, OSHA-10

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

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

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, May and August

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

Evening

LENGTH
2 semesters

PROGRAM BEGINS
Every January, May 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.