Wisconsin Tech Colleges

Welding

Welding WTCS

This program provides concentrated instruction, primarily through practical experience on various welding techniques. The following processes are covered O - A - Oxyacetylene welding, brazing and cutting; GMAW - gas metal arc welding (wire, mig, short arc); GTAW - gas tungsten arc welding (tig, heliarc); SMAW - shielded metal arc welding (stick, arc) including plasma arc cutting; and robotic welding and cutting.

Program Name: 
Welding
Program Number: 
31-442-1
Type of Degree/Diploma: 
Technical Diploma
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  • Program is part of a stackable pathway at this college. Click icon for career pathways rep.
  • Program transfers from this college to other institutions.* Click icon for college transfer info.
  • Program can be completed entirely online at this college.
*It is strongly recommended you secure the agreement with the institution you intend to transfer to.

Employment Snapshot

Median Salary Six Months After Graduation: 
$36,127
Actual Job Listings on Wisconsin TechConnect: 

Welder/Fabricator I
Robotic Welder
B Welder
Fabrication Operator
Tig Welder
Stainless Steel Welder

Wisconsin TechConnect Job Openings for this Career Program: 

550 in the last year.
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Delivery: 
Hybrid - This program has courses that can be completed online and some that must be completed in a traditional classroom setting.