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Students receive instruction from industry experienced experts in each Welding training course at Vatterott College - Berkeley. 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 Berkeley 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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  • Admissions: Mon-Thu 8am to 8pm, Fri 8am to 6pm
  • Financial Services: Mon-Thu 8am to 8pm, Fri 8am to 6pm
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  • LRC: Mon 8am to 6pm, Tue-Thu 8am to 8pm, Fri 8am to 5pm
  • Retention:Mon 8am- 6pm, Tue 8am to 8pm, Wed 8am to 8pm, Thu 8am to 6pm, Fri 8am to 5pm
  • Career Services: Mon-Thu 8am to 8pm, Fri 8am to 6pm
  • Registrar: Mon & Fri 8am to 6pm, Tues, Wed & Thurs 8am-8pm
  • Saturday Hours (9am to 5pm)
    March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
    April 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
 

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8580 Evans Avenue, Berkeley, MO 63134
Toll Free: 888-553-6627 | Local: 314-264-1000

Facilities
The Welding training course at Vatterott College - Berkeley. 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 SMAW-P, GMAW
Student Achievement Information
2010 ACCSC Graduation Benchmark: 45%
2010 ACCSC Graduation Rate: 52%
2010 ACCSC Employment Benchmark: 70%
2010 ACCSC Employment Rate: 80%
Federal 2010 On Time Grad Rate: 85.29%
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Financing
Federal Education Loans: $19,905.84
Private Education Loans: $0
Institutional Payment Plans:$0
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Institutional Costs
Tuition: $23,400
Books & Supplies: $2,000
Lab/Tech Fee: $1,500
Reg. Fee: $100
Tax: $125
Total Cost: $27,000
Transportation and Living Expenses
Transportation: $255
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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