Construction Welding

Grays Harbor College ETPL
The GHC Welding Program provides instruction in all common manual welding and cutting processes. Training includes welding with TIG, Stick, MIG, and flux cored wires. Steel, stainless steel, and aluminum are welded in all positions. Materials include pipe, tubing, sheet, plate, and structural shapes such as I-beam and channel. Cutting is done both manually and mechanized with plasma and oxy-fuel systems. Training is geared to provide the skill base, knowledge, and professional attitude required to eventually become a journey-level combination welder.

Financial information

Total tuition

$18,413.40

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Aberdeen

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

149

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AT

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

N/A

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

68%

Employment rate

0%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$23.57

Typical (median) annual earnings

$0.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Welding Technology/Welder

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
13
Completion rate
68%
Average number of students who completed each year
7
Gender
Male
84%
Female
16%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
13%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
87%
Multi-racial
0%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
5%
20 to 29
58%
30 to 39
21%
40 to 49
11%
50 and over
5%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
6%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
71%
Some college experience, but no degree
18%
Certificate or AA
6%
BA or higher
0%