Advanced TIG Welding

Everett Community College ETPL
The welding program at EvCC is designed to meet the expanding needs of the many occupations that utilize welding. This 16-credit certificate prepares participants for positions in the area of Advanced Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding. This program provides participants with the basic knowledge of the safety, setup, and operation of water-cooled TIG systems, purge blocks, and out-of-position welding.
Visit the program website Advanced Manufacturing Training & Education Center (425) 388-9570 mfg@everettcc.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$2,455.20

Total required fees

$177.50

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Advanced Manufacturing Training & Education Center (AMTEC) - Everett, Online

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program

Program details

6 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

20

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

Washington Assoc. of Building Officials (WABO)

Employment performance results

Program type

Welding Technology/Welder

Completion rate

41%

Employment rate

74%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$23.75

Typical (median) annual earnings

$44,232.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Welding Technology/Welder

Manufacturing

25%

Construction

20%

Administrative Support

11%

Retail Trade

10%

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

7%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
87
Completion rate
41%
Average number of students who completed each year
44
Gender
Male
87%
Female
13%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
3%
Black or African American
4%
Hispanic
11%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
74%
Multi-racial
7%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
10%
20 to 29
42%
30 to 39
24%
40 to 49
12%
50 and over
10%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
32%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
48%
Some college experience, but no degree
10%
Certificate or AA
5%
BA or higher
6%