Welding
Program Description
Welding at the College of Technology Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ takes great pride in preparing those who wish to become successful in any of several welding careers that range from heavy manufacturing to orbital welding, TIP-TIG, K-TIG, and RMD Process. Our state of the art welding lab is very well equipped and faculty have extensive backgrounds in the welding profession. Our approach to welding is "hands-on" with instruction provided "over the shoulder" as faculty train each student on an individual basis.
What can our Welding program do for you? The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Welding program has placement opportunities within the structural steel and piping industries based upon your abilities at graduation. Welding is a rewarding career choice that offers some of the highest wages in the market. Career paths for successful professionals could include leadership opportunities as well.
Career Opportunities
Average Salary $57,380 Idaho, $62,970 National
* Source:
99% Five Year Placement Rate
- Architectural and structural metal manufacturers
- Agriculture, construction, and mining machinery manufacturers
- Commercial and industrial machinery manufacturers
- Structural and steel piping industries
Program Overview
- Program accepts students in August and January
- Typical classroom hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. OR
Monday through Thursday 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Program admits 45 students each year
- Physical demands for this program may include lifting, standing, bending, and close vision
- Program located in the Eames Complex, Building #96,
Degree Options
Welder-Fitter Associate of Applied Science (2 years)
Degree Map Associate of Applied Science Degree: Welder-Fitter - Fall
Degree Map Associate of Applied Science Degree: Welder-Fitter - Spring
Welder-Fitter Advanced Technical Certificate (2 years)
Degree Map Advanced Technical Certificate: Welder-Fitter - Fall
Degree Map Advanced Technical Certificate: Welder-Fitter - Spring
General Welder Intermediate Technical Certificate (1 year)
Degree Map Intermediate Technical Certificate: Welder-Fitter - Fall
Degree Map Intermediate Technical Certificate: Welder-Fitter - Spring
Specialized Certificate in Nuclear Welding (1 Semester)
Degree Map COT-WELD-SC-26-27.pdf
Minimum Test Scores
| rSAT | Math: 430 |
| ACT | Math: 16 |
| ALEKS | Math: 14 |
Financial Aid Options
Program -specific scholarships are available
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