Welding

Charter College - Vancouver ETPL
This program is an exploration of basic welding methods. The welding program provides instruction and practice in safety processes, the fitting and metalworking processes, blueprint reading, and fabrication skills necessary for entry level positions in a variety of welding settings, including repair shops, construction, facility maintenance, and manufacturing.

Financial information

Total tuition

$28,384.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$400.00

Locations

Charter College - Vancouver

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

10 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

66

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

High School Diploma

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

63%

Employment rate

83%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$23.56

Typical (median) annual earnings

$43,620.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Welding Technology/Welder

Manufacturing

52%

Other Services

10%

Other Industries

10%

Construction

8%

Administrative Support

8%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
65
Completion rate
63%
Average number of students who completed each year
22
Gender
Male
87%
Female
13%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
6%
Black or African American
3%
Hispanic
21%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
61%
Multi-racial
3%
Other
6%
Age
Under 20
15%
20 to 29
54%
30 to 39
20%
40 to 49
8%
50 and over
3%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
100%
Some college experience, but no degree
0%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%