Welding Program

The welding program at Bluegrass Community and 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 Kentucky colleges that offer welding program.

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Bluegrass Community and Technical College

1 University Dr, Campbellsville, KY

Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC), located in Lexington, Kentucky, is one of the fastest-growing two-year community and technical colleges in the state. The school is tasked with providing excellence in teaching and learning. Through various programs and services the college maintains strong ties with our communities, helping to improve economic vitality and quality of life in the region.

BCTC is part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, which it joined in 2004. The school was originally known as the Lexington Technical Institute, but changed its name in 1984.

Academics

Bluegrass Community and Technical College offers a variety of programs. Some of these programs are designed for transfer to a four year institution while others provide vocational and/or technical training in a particular field. The programs result in a diploma, certificate or associate degree. The school prides itself on providing quality education and modern facilities to ensure that students are provided an environment conducive to success.

Programs offered include:

• Automotive Technology
• Cosmetology and Esthetics
• Criminal Justice
• Nursing
• Medical Assisting

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at Bluegrass Community and Technical College must have a high school diploma or GED. When applying, students must submit all pertinent transcripts along with the application. Enrollment procedures may differ for foreign and returning students.

Deadlines are available outline noting the final day applications will be considered for a given term. Financial aid is available to eligible students.  Eligibility is determined by the student aid report given after the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), has been completed and submitted. Various loan and grant programs are offered, and with the low tuition costs of the school, can assist greatly in obtaining an affordable education.

Extracurricular Activities

BCTC is home to a large number of student clubs and organizations, which meet regularly to discuss and plan activities or simply to socialize with other likeminded individuals. Extracurricular programs encourage students to seek opportunities outside of the classroom and to explore areas of interest without an academic commitment.

Clubs and organizations at BCTC include:

• Winchester Campus History and Political Science Club
• Students in Free Enterprise
• Venus “Gems”
• Intramural Sports
• Enlace (Latino Student Association)

In addition to clubs and organizations, Bluegrass Community and Technical College has an active student government and multiple performing arts programs.

Students Enrolled in the Welding Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bluegrass Community and Technical College has offered the following programs 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

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).