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, Online

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location, 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

55

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Admissions application and assessment testing is required.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

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%