焊接技术 - A.A.S. 学位/证书
Get a 学位 or Certificate in 我们的 New Welding Program
的 Welding Technician profession is woven into a multitude of businesses which require these skilled professionals to work in a variety of industries including energy, construction, 和制造业.
这 program provides over 1500 contact h我们的s of welding theory and hands on training and is tailored to meet industry standards. It will provide students with a well-rounded set of welding skills that will help most enter the workforce in entry level positions. Students have the opportunity to earn National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) credentials, an AWS ASME IX 6G certification (Industry standard test required for employment and certification), while earning a Level 1 Certificate, Level 2 Certificate and AAS degree. Students learn to weld in both an indoor and outdoor laboratory environment.
职业生涯 Opportunities
的 nation’s aging infrastructure will require the expertise of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers to help rebuild bridges, highways, and buildings. 局 of Labor and Statistics (BLS) reported Employment of 焊机s is projected to grow 3 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. 的 median annual wage for 焊机s, cutters, solderers, and brazers was $42,490 in 2019.
According to Texas Wages and Employment Projections for the Gulf Coast, including Brazoria County, the projected employment is 64155 with 7183 average openings. 这 includes h我们的ly wages of $24.09 and annual wages of $50,100. 劳动力市场 & 职业生涯 Information (LMCI) reports the salary for the Houston region is $50,100 annually.
For more information on career opportunities, please visit 职业教练 where you can explore the local job market, take a career assessment, and build a 的简历.
我将学习什么?
课程 in the 焊接技术 Program will teach you how to:
- Demonstrate proper safety practices while working hand tools, power tools, welding, and cutting equipment.
- Produce Fillet welds in the 1F, 2F, 3F, and 4F positions using multiple processes.
- Produce Groove welds in the 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, and 6G positions on plate and pipe using multiple processes.
- Interpret welding symbols and Isometric drawings.
- Demonstrate the work ethic, and professional attitude that is required to work as a welder in the industry.
- Construct a comprehensive Welding Project.
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Curriculum Guide - 焊接技术, A.A.S. 学位/证书
Approximate costs for the A.A.S. 学位 program are $4,975 for in-district students and $8,035 for those out-of-district. 这 includes tuition and fees. Additional fees for tool kit are approximately $1,600.
Approximate costs for the Welding Certificate 1 program are $1,986 for in-district students and $3,159 for those out-of-district.
这 includes tuition and fees. Additional fees for tool kit are approximately $1,600.
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Approximate costs for the Welding Certificate 2 program are $4,105 for in-district students and $6,400 for those out-of-district.
这 includes tuition and fees. Additional fees for tool kit are approximately $1,600.
Additional fees for books and supplies may vary according the the degree/certificate 计划.
For more information on education costs, payment options, payment 计划s, deadlines and more, visit 我们的 学费和杂费 section.
Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. For more information, visit 我们的 金融援助 section.
*Alvin Community College may change tuition rates and other fees without notice or when so directed by the Board of Regents.
大学 & 职业生涯路径
焊接技术 is part of 我们的 Manufacturing, Construction, and Logistics Pathway. Click the box below to see other programs that may interest you.