Welding Program

The welding program at Advanced Technology Institute prepares students for careers as welding engineers, manufacturing engineers, application engineers, sales engineers, and project engineer or manager. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Program course include: arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding process and heat treating, structural design, safety, and codes and standards. Get more details below including other Virginia colleges that offer welding program.

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Advanced Technology Institute

658 Brandon Ave SW Ste 210, Roanoke, VA

Overview

Advanced Technology Institute is a private for-profit two-year school with its main campus located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It also has an additional campus in Virginia Beach and in Norfolk, Virginia. The institute strives to provide quality up-to-date education that meets and surpasses industry standards and prepares students for successful careers in technical areas. It is a small school, educating around 600 students. Advanced Technology Institute was founded in 1975. It was granted master certification for its automotive program in 1998. The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges nationally accredits Advanced Technology Institute.

Programs Offered

Advanced Technology Institute offers programs related to the automotive and technical fields including:

• Automotive technology
• Diesel/Heavy vehicle
• Commercial driving
• Maritime welding
• HVAC/Refrigeration

Admissions Information

Applicants to Advanced Technology Institute must have at least a high school diploma or GED. All applicants must complete admissions testing and a preliminary background check. After the initial review of the applicant, prospective students must also schedule a personal interview with the admissions staff. Additional requirements are applicable to specific programs, such as minimum age, physical examination, and valid driver's license.

Students Enrolled in the Welding Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Advanced Technology Institute has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters

Description

Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, welders, cutters, and welder fitters employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Roanoke, VA
  • Total Employment: 510
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.18
  • Average Annual Salary: $37810

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Description

Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies. Includes workers who operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -18.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Roanoke, VA
  • Total Employment: 190
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.41
  • Average Annual Salary: $38290

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).