Important Information to Know
As part of the one-year technical diploma in Welding, you are also enrolled in three welding certificates; Gas Metal Arc Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. You will successfully complete these along the way to your Welding Diploma with no additional work.
The welding program is offered on multiple campuses and courses are typically held 3-4 days per week for approximately 5 hours per day. Other program courses may be held on different days at different times.
Beaver Dam
- Day-time approximately 7:30am to 12:30pm
Fond du Lac
- Day-time approximately 7:30am to 12:30pm
Jackson
- Evenings approximately 4:30pm to 10:00pm
Tool/Uniforms
Tools & supplies are required for this program.
The minimum start-up cost for a student is approximately $250. This covers the welding jacket, helmet, and tools and can increase depending on the brands and styles chosen. These are your personal possessions that you keep.
Please keep in mind that all of the clothes you wear to class must be 100% cotton or leather. No shorts or synthetic materials are allowed.
Functional Abilities
To be successful in this program, you need to have good attention to detail, basic math skills and good visual acuity. Visual acuity is important to passing your welding courses as well as to your success as a welder. If you struggle to read a newspaper or small print up close, it is likely you will struggle to weld a joint. In the welding industry, a Jaeger eye test is sometimes required. If you question your visual acuity, we suggest that you get an eye test or talk to a doctor regarding your vision.