Precision Metal Cutting

Olympic College ETPL
This program is designed to prepare for entry-level metal cutting positions in the welding industry.

Financial information

Total tuition

$1,853.70

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Olympic College, Shelton, Online

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program

Program details

3 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

15

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Recognition

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Please see advisor; evening courses just in Bremerton location.

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

61%

Employment rate

64%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$21.03

Typical (median) annual earnings

$30,460.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Welding Technology/Welder

Administrative Support

22%

Construction

20%

Manufacturing

18%

Other Industries

16%

Retail Trade

11%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
121
Completion rate
61%
Average number of students who completed each year
61
Gender
Male
85%
Female
15%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
4%
Asian
5%
Black or African American
5%
Hispanic
8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
70%
Multi-racial
7%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
9%
20 to 29
40%
30 to 39
31%
40 to 49
14%
50 and over
6%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
10%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
70%
Some college experience, but no degree
17%
Certificate or AA
2%
BA or higher
1%