Welding Program

The welding program at Blackhawk Technical 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer welding program.

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Blackhawk Technical College

700 College St, Beloit, WI

About

Blackhawk Technical College, located in Janesville, Wisconsin, was founded established through the merger of two previous existing technical and vocational schools in Beloit and Janesville. The merger occurred in 1965 when the state sought to expand the opportunities offered by such schools, resulting in the formation of the Blackhawk Technical Institute, which had a broader service area than the two previous institutions. In 1987 BTC, along with other similar schools in the state were given the designation of college. As part of the school's goal to provide access to education, it maintains several satellite campuses in addition to its main campus in Janesville.

Academics

Blackhawk Technical College offers a variety of programs that result in a certificate, diploma, or degree. Individuals pursuing an education here will choose a high demand field or industry, receiving training, skill development and education in that field for the purposes of preparation regarding entry into the workforce. With the skills and abilities learned individuals should be able to maintain long term careers in their chosen area. Programs may take up to two years to complete depending on the type of program chosen.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Electrician
• Early Childhood Education
• Nursing
• Welding

Admissions and Financial Aid

Blackhawk Technical College admits any individual that wishes to enroll by completing the application for admission, paying associated fees, and providing information regarding previous education. Students may also be required to take a placement exam prior to program enrollment. Students are also encouraged to meet with a counselor prior to their enrollment to best determine their program choice. Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants which are awarded based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Welding Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Blackhawk Technical College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award

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

• Janesville-Beloit, WI
  • Total Employment: 410
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.93
  • Average Annual Salary: $41450

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).