Welding & Fabrication
- Technical Diploma
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Skilled welders are in great demand, and the outlook for employment remains good in our region and nationwide as the manufacturing and construction industries continue to grow. With good math skills, attention to detail, and a preoccupation with quality, you could make welding a career.
Our program covers theory and practice in all types of welding: shielded metal arc, oxy-fuel, gas metal arc, and gas tungsten arc, and robotic arc welding. You’ll be educated in the proper use of tools and equipment, safety, and blueprint reading as you practice welding joints in all positions and on all types of metals.
Heavy construction and manufacturing depend on skilled welders and offer excellent wages to those who are up to the challenge.
Welding & Fabrication 2019-2020 Graduation Employment Stats
| Graduates | 7 |
| Graduates Responding | 2 |
| Employed in Related Occupation | 2 |
| Employed in Non-related Occupations | 0 |
| Seeking Employment | 0 |
| Continuing Education | 0 |
| Not in Labor Market | 0 |
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| Responding | 0 | 2 |
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Program Outcomes
- Living responsibly
- Refining professionalism
- Cultivating passion
- Demonstrate industry recognized safety practices
- Interpret welding drawings
- Produce shielded metal arc welds (SMAW)
- Produce gas metal arc welds (GMAW)
- Produce flux core welds
- Produce gas tungsten arc welds (GTAW)
- Perform thermal cutting
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Software and Technology
This program requires specific software and technology to complete classwork. Click here to see the list of items you will need for your courses [1].
If you do not have access to the items listed for your program, or if the items you have do not meet the requirements, resources may be available. Submit a Student Resource Request using our online form [2].
Internet access is required to access student accounts from off campus. The Learning Commons can provide information on free, off-campus Wi-Fi spots. Contact them at LearningCommons@westerntc.edu [3] or call 608-785-9198.
For additional specifications, please review Technology and Software Recommendations for Most Classes [4] on Western’s IT Knowledgebase.
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Welding & Fabrication
Prior Learning:
Previous education and work experience could qualify for Credit for Prior Learning, saving you time and money. Find out more [5] about what may apply to this program.
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Courses
The following list is not the official course list for this program. It is intended to give students an idea of what coursework will be required.
Current students should use the MyWestern [6] self-service portal when registering for class.