Welding Program

The welding program at James H Faulkner State 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 Alabama colleges that offer welding program.

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James H Faulkner State Community College

600 Plaza Drive, Enterprise, AL

Not only does James H Faulkner State offer an outstanding education, it is also located near Alabama’s finest beaches. The school offers in-demand programs and affordable tuition. In-state students pay just $140 per credit.It is located in Bay Minette, Alabama.

However Faulkner State has a lot more to offer. It offers a vibrant student life which includes intercollegiate athletics. Even if you think you can’t afford a college education, the financial team at Faulkner State will work with you to find the financial solution that you have been looking for.

The college is home to eight outstanding departments. They are: veterinary technology, animation, interactive technology, video graphics & visual effects, dental assisting, hospitality, nursing, mathematics, hospitality, and surgical technology.

Faulkner State Community College has over 100 areas of study and offers transfer programs. Academic programs are guaranteed to transfer to public universities in Alabama. Contact the school today to learn more about the guaranteed transfer program offered through STARS. The college also offers technical programs that will allow one to enter an outstanding profession such as welding, computer technology, surgical technology, and golf course management. No matter your goals, Faulkner State can help you achieve them without accruing a lot of debt thanks to low tuition rates. Don’t wait any longer to contact Faulkner State about how you can start your journey that will lead to an exciting new career.

The college received its accreditation from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Students Enrolled in the Welding Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. James H Faulkner State Community College has offered the following academic levels for students:

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

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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).