Welding Courses | Welding Classes In Kansas

WHAT DOES A WELDER DO?

Welding is the most common method of permanently joining or cutting metal surfaces. In this career, you might set-up, operate or tend welding, soldering or brazing machines. Welders also operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines. Two-thirds of all welding jobs are in manufacturing industries, and employers report difficulty in finding enough qualified workers. Training from Washburn Tech could put you first in line for an in-demand job.

Career Forecast Growing OutlookAverage Salary $52, 746on campus

Learning at Washburn Tech

The 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, flux cored arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding and cutting processes. Emphasis also is placed on quality assurance and control, print reading, safety and workplace skills. Students begin by pursuing a Cert A of 26-credit-hours and may continue to earn a Cert C which is 50-credit-hours. Attending half-day, you can complete the Cert A program in two semesters. Upon completion of a Cert C, you will be eligible to complete an associate degree or more advanced degrees at Washburn University.

The Washburn Tech Welding Technology program is in alignment with the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CIP Code 48.0508: Welding Technology/Welder. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards.

CERTIFICATIONS: AWS 1F, AWS 1G, AWS 2F, OSHA-10

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For dual-credit high school students
submission of an application, official partial
transcript, and consent to enroll form are
required. Adult students must complete an
application and submit an official copy of
all transcripts. Please see an admissions
counselor for details.

CERTIFICATIONS: Welding Certification, OSHA 10

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

Or you can continue your education and earn an associate degree.

Associate Degree of Applied Science

After completing an associate's degree, students are eligible to earn a Bachelor of Applied Science at Washburn University.

For more programs, enrollment and course schedule information, please contact Admissions.

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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

$40,257

(2024)

Projected Job Openings

175

(annually)

Projected Job Growth

8%

(2020-2030)

Schedule Options

Day

LENGTH
1-2 years

PROGRAM BEGINS
Every August and January

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

Evening

LENGTH
1 year

PROGRAM BEGINS
Every August and January

SCHEDULE
MON - THURS; 4-7pm

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.