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Program Description for Welding Technology Certificate

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Provider Southwestern Michigan College
Date of last update 9/10/2009
Description Every manufacturing industry relies on the welding process in the production and maintenance areas. This welding program is designed to develop marketable welding skills and includes instruction in areas such as quality control, process control, problem solving, and experience with the newest technological advances. Career opportunities for the certificate in welding technology include: 1)Welder (MIG, TIG, Stick) Fitters 2)Welding Inspector 3)Production Welding 4)Maintenance Welding 5)Welding Machine Setters & Set-Up Operators Worldwide and local demand for welders is excellent. Typical beginning wages are $26,000 annually. This certificate is also the first year of the Manufacturing Systems Technology AAS degree. See you program advisor for specific details. Please be sure to consult the course descriptions, as some courses may not be offered every semester.
Contact Name Michael Chaddock, Instructor
Contact Phone Number (269) 687-4813
Contact URL www.swmich.edu
Course Length 32 Credit Hours
Admission Requirements 1)You will need to demonstrate proficiencies in reading, English, and mathematics based on SMC assessment tests; ACT, SAT, or MEAP scores; or by taking the recommended classes. 2)You will need to demonstrate competency through testing in computer information systems. If unable to do so, you must take ISYS 110 (computer class).
Credential Earned Certificate
Other Credential Description None
Sources of Financial Assistance Accepted Individual Training Accounts, Pell Grants, Third party billing, scholarships, etc.
Estimated Waiting Period to Enter Program 0 Days
License Fee for Employment No
Program Cost $6,339
Additional Costs No
Internship/Externship Required No
New Program No
Completion Rate 100.0%
Number of Graduates in the last year 1
Employment Rate 100.0%
 
Follow-up information is available for 1 out of 1 graduates:
 
Number Employed: 1
Number in Related Training: 0
Number in the Military: 0
Number Self-Employed: 0
Number not in any of these categories: 0
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 Not Available
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Average Starting Wage Not Available
 
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