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Welding Technology - Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Skagit Valley College
ETPL
This program covers theory of operation and safety requirements, and SMAW electrode selection based on the AWS electrode classification system and includes an introduction to hands-on welding techniques in the shop setting. Covers all-position groove welding and general fabrication using the SMAW process. Covers techniques for passing a standard AWS welder qualification test. Includes trade math, blueprint reading, and layout techniques.
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
Typical (median) annual earnings
$41,500
Top industries for graduates
Program type
Welding Technology/Welder
Manufacturing
32%
Construction
20%
Retail Trade
20%
Other Industries
16%
Administrative Support
12%
Careers for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Statewide earnings and employment trends for related jobs
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%
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