Welding: Wire Feed Welding Cert

Clover Park Technical College ETPL
Prepares students for employment in positions requiring specialization in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and FCAW. The competency-based curriculum combines classroom instruction with extensive hands-on training to develop the essential knowledge and skills for industry.

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

Program details

6 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

31

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

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

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%