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Welding Technology
Clover Park Technical College

Welding Technology

Clover Park Technical College ETPL
This program is designed to develop the technical knowledge and skills required for employment in welding, metal fabrication, and related occupations. Graduates may qualify for many different opportunities within manufacturing, industrial maintenance, and construction. Students will develop skills in a variety of welding and metal cutting processes common to industry and are also able to gain practical experience through realistic projects.
Visit the program website David Meyers (253) 589-5641 david.meyers@cptc.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$13,819.10

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Clover Park Technical College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

116

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAT

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Minimum Accuplacer arithmetic score of 280 or equivalent or successful completion of MAT 092. MAT 092 and ENG 091 are required classes to enter the welding program. Other academic classes will be embedded in the program scope and sequence that are required for completion of the program.

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
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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%