The Certificate of Completion Welding and Fabrication prepares students for entry-level jobs in metal working fields. Required courses are applicable toward the Associate of Applied Science Welding and Fabrication degree.

Occupations:

-          51-4121.06 Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters: Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

51.4122.00 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators and Tenders: Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies.

Job Titles:

-          Welder, Welder-Fitter, Fabricator, Maintenance Welder, Mig Welder, Sub Arc Operator

-          Welder, Fabricator, Finishing Technician, Fitter-Welder, Mig Welder, Robot Operator, Braze Operator, Machine Operator, Spot Welder, Technical Associate (TA)

Program Costs:

-          Tuition and Fees: 

o   Total Credits: 51

o   US Resident:

-  Tuition: $4029

-  Fees:  Per Credit Fee: $1071 + Per Course Fee: $442 = $1513

-  Distance Ed Fee: All distance education courses carry a $30 per course fee

-          On-Campus room and Board: $6,226 (double room)

-          Books and Supplies: $1030

-          Other Costs: $350 Equipment/Safety Gear

Completion/Completion Rates:

-          Number of Months to Complete: Nine

-          Number of Students who Completed Program : 4

-          Number of Students Completed within Normal Time: 25%

Median Loan Debt (Amount Borrowed/Owed):

-          Title IV Loan Debt: $3867

-          Private Loan Debt: 0

Admissions:www.socc.edu/admissions

Contact Information:
Eric Wade, Welding/Manufacturing Instructor
(541) 888-7482
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