Basic Welding Skills

Bellingham Technical College ETPL
Prepare for your welding career through this program. Then put your high-demand skills to work in the metal and construction trades as a welder, cutter, or welding machine operator. Students choose to specialize in one of three areas: aluminum, structural fabrication, or pipe welding. In our state-of-the-art welding and fabrication facility, you'll learn valuable skills that high-wage employers are looking for. From safety practices and blueprint reading, to technical skills like metallurgy, MIG, and TIG welding, BTC's hands-on training will prepare you for a career in boat manufacturing, steel manufacturing, refining, and transportation, or with federal, state, or local governments.

Financial information

Total tuition

$7,312.80

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Bellingham Technical College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

9 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

55

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Admissions application and assessment testing is required.

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

68%

Employment rate

84%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$23.57

Typical (median) annual earnings

$47,191.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Welding Technology/Welder

Manufacturing

34%

Construction

28%

Other Industries

8%

Wholesale Trade

7%

Retail Trade

7%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
113
Completion rate
68%
Average number of students who completed each year
38
Gender
Male
88%
Female
12%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
2%
Black or African American
1%
Hispanic
11%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
71%
Multi-racial
13%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
17%
20 to 29
68%
30 to 39
10%
40 to 49
4%
50 and over
1%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
25%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
25%
Some college experience, but no degree
25%
Certificate or AA
21%
BA or higher
4%