Welding

Scott Community College 
  
Program Description 
The welding program at the Blong Technology Center (BTC) provides options in certificate, diploma, or degree programs in a range of industrial welding techniques: ARC, MIG, TIG, core wire, gas. Certificate programs are offered in production welding, basic welding, and structural welding. The welding lab is equipped to provide each student with hands-on learning opportunities, with instructors present and available for guidance. Courses are offered in an eight-week format with flexible schedule of attendance during the day or evening. 
   
Award Options
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Welding
Diploma - Welding
Certificate - Basic Welding, Production Welding, and Structural Welding 
   
Job Outlook 
The Occupational Outlook Handbook predicts excellent prospects for welders. One reason is that almost every manufacturer uses welding at some stage of the manufacturing process or for the repair or maintenance of equipment or machinery. Another reason is that technology is improving welding, creating more uses for it in the workplace. In other words, applications for welding are expanding all the time, creating more jobs and better wages. It is an excellent second trade that can make you more employable. 
  
Earnings
According to The Occupational Outlook Handbook, the median salary (for the middle 50% of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers) is between $10.74 and $16.37 per hour.

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