Welding Program

The welding program at Big Bend Community College 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 Washington colleges that offer welding program.

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Big Bend Community College

3028 Lindbergh Ave, Bellingham, WA

About
Big Bend Community College, located in Moses Lake, Washington, was founded in 1960 and is one of the 34 schools that comprise the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. The school has experienced growth and community support since its founding, and has moved from its original location in Moses Lake High School to land once occupied by Larson Air Force Base. The school is dedicated to providing quality education to residents of Grant, Adams and Lincoln counties.


Academics
As a comprehensive college, BBCC offers a variety of programs and opportunities for aspiring students. academic transfer programs are designed to provide the first two years of a four year education, followed by the student applying for admission at a four year college or university to transfer their credits and earn a bachelor's degree. Career training and technical programs provide an education in a  high demand field, preparing the student for employment by providing the knowledge and skills necessary to become a professional. Such programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or associate's degree.


Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Criminal Justice
• Early Childhood Education
• Nursing
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Admissions to Big Bend Community College is made easy through the school's open admissions policy which allows any individual who wishes to enroll to do so if they apply, meet the minimum requirements for admissions and pay all fees. Individuals should provide transcripts and test scores, as well as be prepared to take a placement exam prior to registration. Meeting with a counselor is recommended to discuss goals, program enrollment and curriculum. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is used by the school to determine need and aid program eligibility prior to constructing an aid packet.

Students Enrolled in the Welding Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Big Bend Community College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• 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

• Bellingham, WA
  • Total Employment: 290
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.31
  • Average Annual Salary: $54730

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

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