Welding: Basic Welding

Clover Park Technical College ETPL
This program prepares students for entry-level positions in welding as an apprentice or shop helper. The competency based curriculum combines classroom instruction with hands-on training to develop foundational knowledge and skill in select welding and cutting processes.

Financial information

Total tuition

$3,693.03

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Lakewood, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Yes

Program details

6 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

31

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Minimum Accuplacer arithmetic score of 280 or equivalent or successful completion of MAT 092.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

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

66%

Employment rate

76%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$24.00

Typical (median) annual earnings

$43,572.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Welding Technology/Welder

Manufacturing

26%

Construction

19%

Other Industries

16%

Administrative Support

15%

Retail Trade

11%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
112
Completion rate
66%
Average number of students who completed each year
37
Gender
Male
88%
Female
12%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
4%
Black or African American
3%
Hispanic
12%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
69%
Multi-racial
12%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
12%
20 to 29
47%
30 to 39
25%
40 to 49
11%
50 and over
4%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
4%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
58%
Some college experience, but no degree
20%
Certificate or AA
13%
BA or higher
4%