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Welding Technology
Walla Walla Community College

Welding Technology

Walla Walla Community College ETPL

This certificate focuses on producing graduates educated, and certified in Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Flux Cored Arc Welding and Gas Metal Arc Welding. In addition, this program explains in detail the Structural Welder qualifications, and includes filler metal identification, essential variables, thickness and position limitations, and basic machine maintenance. Safety standards for all processes and equipment are covered while providing practical experience in a variety of operations. Students prepare themselves for the industry by learning basic blueprint reading skills employing safe, professional, and ethical welding shop behavior.

Visit the program website Kristopher Margart (Walla Walla); Howard Holland (Clarkston) Instructor (509) 527-4219 kristopher.margart@wwcc.edu; howard.hollandjr@wwcc.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$10,122.48

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Walla Walla, Online, Clarkston Campus - Clarkston

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program, In-person Primary Location, In-Person Variable Sites, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

9 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

68

Credits

1000

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

None

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Students must apply for admission to WWCC and take placement exams for English and Math. In addition, students must submit a short essay (typed) that addresses the following prompts: Why are you interested in studying Welding Technology? and What do you see as your role in the future of the Welding Industry? Students must also schedule an interview with a Welding Technology instructor through the workforce navigator. This interview may take place in-person, online, or via phone. Process does not apply to DOC campuses.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Basic certifications offered

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Welding Technology/Welder

Completion rate

68%

Employment rate

73%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$21

Typical (median) annual earnings

$41,100

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Welding Technology/Welder

Manufacturing

43%

Other Industries

27%

Retail Trade

16%

Construction

14%

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

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
63
Completion rate
68%
Average number of students who completed each year
21
Gender
Male
88%
Female
12%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
1%
Hispanic
21%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
72%
Multi-racial
6%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
9%
20 to 29
53%
30 to 39
24%
40 to 49
9%
50 and over
5%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
8%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
66%
Some college experience, but no degree
7%
Certificate or AA
16%
BA or higher
2%