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Welding Technology

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification, Associate's degree, IHE Certificate of Completion

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Welding Technology/Welder. 480508

Description

This program will prepare you to apply technical knowledge and skills when bonding or cutting metal parts. Instruction, both formal and self-paced, includes shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, flux cored arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding and cutting processes. Emphasis also is placed on quality assurance and control, print reading, safety and workplace skills. Students begin by pursuing a Cert A of 26-credit hours and may continue to earn a Cert C which is 50-credit hours. Attending half-day, you can complete the Cert A program in two semesters. Upon completion of a Cert C, you will be eligible to complete an associate degree or more advanced degrees at Washburn University. 

Details

Hours

49

Entrance Requirements

None

School

Washburn Institute of Technology

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Curriculum Competency Based

Yes

Training Location(s)

Topeka

Local WIB

2 - Workforce Investment Area II

Type of Attainment:

Certificate

Name of Credential

Welding Technology CERT C, AAS, AWS 1F, AWS 1G, AWS 2F, & OSHA-10

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Federal Pell Grant, Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans, GI Bill, scholarships, grants, and private loans can be utilized for this program.

Refund Policy

Refund Policy is stated in Student Handbook.

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

Yes

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$251.00 Books

Testing/Exam Fees

$248.00 Certification Fees

Graduation Fees

$50.00

In-State Tuition

$8,745.00 In State/District

Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)

$2,395.00 Fees/Supplies/PPE

Total In-State Program Cost

$11,689.00

Demand Occupation(s)

51-4121.00Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
$25.36 per hour

Provider Status

Approved

Address

5724 SW Huntoon Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66604

Phone Number

(785) 670-2010

Fax Number

(785) 273-7080

Last Updated

Sep 01, 2025

Created

Oct 28, 2004

Renewal

Sep 27, 2025

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