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| Students receive instruction from industry experienced experts in each Welding training course at Vatterott College - Fairview Heights. The Diploma in Welding provides courses in blueprint reading, project management, welding techniques and gas metal arc welding. Students will be introduced to welding theories, safety requirements, cutting techniques, and welding terminology. The welding courses in Fairview Heights progresses to cover topics such as gas tungsten arc welding, project management, advanced blueprint reading. Students learn real-world applications of welding through labs and technical hands-on training. The objective of this program is to prepare graduates with the skills needed for entry-level employment as a welder or welding technician. The program consists of 90 weeks, of Combination Welding theory and associated lab work, totaling 108 Quarter Credit Hours. |
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Facilities
The Welding training course at Vatterott College - Fairview Heights is provided with computer labs equipped with software and hardware meant to help students learn efficiently. Labs are open additional hours to provide work-study time outside of classes. Enrollment provides each student online resources such as library services, a student portal, email and online companion courses.
Career Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
“Prospects should be good for welders trained in the latest technologies. Welding schools report that graduates have little difficulty finding work. The basic skills of welding are the same across industries, so welders can easily shift from one industry to another, depending on where they are needed most.” Course List
WE-120 Basic Gas Metal Arc
WE-122 Basic Shielded Metal Arc WE-123 Advanced Gas Metal, Arc & FCAW Welding WE-124 Advanced Shield Metal Arc Welding WE-125 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) WE-126 SNAW-P,GMAW Student Achievement Information
2010 ACCSC Graduation Benchmark: N/A
2010 ACCSC Graduation Rate: N/A 2010 ACCSC Employment Benchmark: N/A 2010 ACCSC Employment Rate: N/A Federal 2010 On Time Grad Rate: N/A Click here for more information regarding student achievement. Occupations
Financing
Federal Education Loans: TBD
Private Education Loans: $0 Institutional Payment Plans:$0 Click here for more information regarding financing. Institutional Costs
Tuition: $23,400
Books & Supplies: $2,000 Lab/Tech Fee: $1,500 Reg. Fee: $100 Total Cost: $27,000 Transportation and Living Expenses
Transportation: $TBD
Room & Board (Dependent, living with parents): $399 Room & Board (Independent): $796 Room & Board (Military, receiving housing allowance): $399 Personal Expenses: $251 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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