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Welding Engineering Technology, Diploma

Welding Engineering Technology, Diploma at Westmoreland County Community College

Welding Engineering Technology, Diploma

at Westmoreland County Community College

Pittsburgh Catalog

The Welding Engineering Technology Diploma provides students with an in-depth background in the welding industry. By combining classroom theory and practical experience, students will develop the skills needed for entry-level jobs in the field of structural welding. Welding courses include practice for welding certifications offered in-house by our AWS Accredited Testing Facility. Those planning careers in welding need manual dexterity, good hand-eye coordination, and good eyesight. They should have the ability to concentrate on detailed work for long periods and be physically able to bend, stoop, and work in awkward positions, as well as possess good problem-solving aptitude, shop math skills, and exhibit a strong work ethic. Successful completion of this program of study leads to the Welding Engineering Technology Diploma.

Leads to

$49.8k careers

Costs

$4.6k

Takes

8 Months
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Example Career

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

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Conventional

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Entry

Median

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Salary

Hourly Wage

$38,030

$49,790

$72,160

$18.29

$23.94

$34.69

Who do I Contact?

145 Pavilion Ln
Youngwood, PA 15697

Quick Facts

Location:  Youngwood, PA

Type:  Short-term training 7+ months

Format:  In-Person

Hours:  Full-time

Age:  18 and up