Employment of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is projected to grow 3 percent from 2018 to 2028, slower than the average for all occupations. The nation’s aging infrastructure will require the expertise of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers to help rebuild bridges, highways, and buildings.

– Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Government

WELDING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

 Tarkio Tech offers a Welding Certificate in Welding Technology. The certificate provides students a complete program in welding, which prepares them for work as apprentice welders. Students may take any individual course without being in a welding program as long as they meet the course prerequisites

WELDING TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE

(Credits for Completion: 24)

TOTAL COST $6,650 includes
One time fees: $20.00 Admission fee

 $400.00  PPE out of pocket Fee

$150. Book fee

Welding technology program is designed to give you a sound foundation in the principles, practices, and usages of both gas and electric welding. This diploma program offers you the education necessary to become a skilled welder. Employers of today need employees with welding, cutting, brazing, and metal fabrication skills. During the program, you will receive training in shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, oxy-fuel welding, brazing, and flame cutting. If you have good hand-eye coordination, enjoy working with your hands and your brain, and take satisfaction in a job well done, welding could be the career for you! In addition to completing the certificate in welding, students are required to take Communications, English, and Small Business Management. Communication, English, and Small Business Management are offered during the summer term, which is 8 weeks. Students are required to have 31 credits to receive the Welding Technology Diploma.