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Program Description for Welding Technology/Welder

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Provider Muskegon Area Career Tech Center
Date of last update 9/11/2009
Description Class room instruction combined with HANDS-ON training enables students to gain knowledge and develop skills of welding safety, use of tools, proper techniques in brazing, flame and plasma cutting, gas metal arc (mig), gas tungsten arc (tig), and shielded metal arc (stick electrode) welding processes and apply them in accordance with diagrams, blueprints or written specifications. Advanced students will apply their knowledge and skills to higher competency levels expected of entry level to intermediate level welders. It is helpful if a student has some previous mechanical drawing coursework and math aptitude.
Contact Name Michael Carpenter
Contact Phone Number (231) 767-3605
Contact URL www.muskegonisd.org
Course Length 60 Hours
Admission Requirements Students will enroll through their local Adult Education, Workforce Development center or Michigan Works Rehabilitation Center programs.
Credential Earned Other
Other Credential Description code qualified
Sources of Financial Assistance Accepted Individual Training Accounts, Michigan Works, Adult Education
Estimated Waiting Period to Enter Program 10 Days
License Fee for Employment No
Program Cost $370
Additional Costs No
Internship/Externship Required No
New Program No
Completion Rate 100.0%
Number of Graduates in the last year 12
Employment Rate 25.0%
 
Follow-up information is available for 12 out of 12 graduates:
 
Number Employed: 3
Number in Related Training: 0
Number in the Military: 0
Number Self-Employed: 0
Number not in any of these categories: 9
This training provider may have elsewhere published an employment rate that is measured in a different way. Please call the provider for further details.
Training-Related Placement Rate 25.0%
  There are several ways to measure both placement success and the degree to which this is training-related. Please call the school for further details.
Average Starting Wage Not Available
 
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