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Welding Technology - Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
Skagit Valley College

Welding Technology - Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)

Skagit Valley College ETPL
This program covers Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) processes, shielding gas selection, and electrode selection based on the AWS electrode classification system.
Visit the program website Matt Williams (360) 416-7703 matt.williams@skagit.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$4,222.72

Total required fees

$553.50

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Mount Vernon

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

6 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

32

Credits

539

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Welding Technology/Welder

Completion rate

73%

Employment rate

78%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$21.08

Typical (median) annual earnings

$41,489.00
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Top industries for graduates

Program type

Welding Technology/Welder

Manufacturing

32%

Construction

20%

Retail Trade

20%

Other Industries

16%

Administrative Support

12%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
32
Completion rate
73%
Average number of students who completed each year
16
Gender
Male
89%
Female
11%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
17%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
69%
Multi-racial
12%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
9%
20 to 29
50%
30 to 39
23%
40 to 49
11%
50 and over
7%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
19%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
61%
Some college experience, but no degree
11%
Certificate or AA
8%
BA or higher
0%