Program Details

Program Name

Welding Technician

Program Website

https://www.westerntc.edu/welding-technician

Institution

Western Technical College

Institution Website

ITA Program Number (for staff only)

00141_00115

Format

In-Person

Program Description

Are you ready to spark up a career in welding? In our one-term Welding Technician program, you'll master the core techniques and applications that make welding such an exciting field. Get hands-on experience with SMAW, Wirefeed, Tig, and Oxy-fuel welding. Plus, you'll become a pro at reading blueprints and fabrication-skills that are in high demand in today's industries. This technical diploma is just the beginning! It's fully embedded within our comprehensive 2-term Welding and Fabrication technical diploma program. So, if you find that you love the heat, sparks, and satisfaction of welding, you can easily take your skills to the next level. Show More

Education Needed for Enrollment

High School Diploma or Equivalent

This Program is Offered

Fall Start

Duration

This program takes approximately 30 hours per week for 15 week(s).

Schedule

This program is offered

Days

Full-Time/Part-Time

This program is offered Full-Time

Application Deadline

N/A - Applications are accepted at any time.

Related Occupations

Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters

Credit Hours

Career Pathway

This program is the child program of a pathway. It is an Embedded Technical Diploma within the Welding Program.

Tutoring Services

Student success is our top priority. At the Learning Commons, we provide free, individualized guidance from specialists, instructors, and peer tutors in most courses. Our Math, Health Science, and Communication Skills Specialists help students focus on the key skills needed for individual academic career goals and beyond. Whether you are looking for help with class work or insight into the best study skills, the Learning Commons will help set you up for success! Email: LearningCommons@westerntc.edu Phone: 608-785-9198

Leads to WIOA-Defined Credential

Not Assessed

Program Outcome

The institution reports this program leads to -

Community College Certificate of Completion

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for this program.

Tuition and Required Fees

$2,462.25

Books

$0.00

Supplies/Materials

$0.00

Other Fees

$0.00

Total Cost

$2,462.25

Refund Policy

Western's Refund Policy: https://www.westerntc.edu/refund-policy Drop and Withdrawal Policy: https://www.westerntc.edu/withdrawal-policy

Covers the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024

This program is offered at the following location(s) for in-person instruction:

La Crosse

400 Seventh Street North
La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601

Program Contact(s)

Student Success Center @ Western

Program Advising/Coaching
careercoach@westerntc.edu
(608) 785-9200

Disability Accommodation Contact(s)

Access Services @ Western

Accomodation Requests
accessservices@westerntc.edu
(608) 785-9524

Language Accommodation Contact(s)

Access Services @ Western

Accomodation Requests
accessservices@westerntc.edu
(608) 785-9524

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