Welding Program

The welding program at Nicolet Area 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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Nicolet Area Technical College

2777 Mission Rd, Nashotah, WI

About

Nicolet Area Technical College, located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, was founded in 1967 to serve the counties of Oneida, Vila and Forest, as well as portions of Lincoln, Langlade, and Iron. The school serves approximately 2000 credit students annually. The school is a member of the Wisconsin Technical College System, which is comprised of 16 colleges located throughout the state.

The college operates two campuses, with the second campus being located in Minocqua.  NATC is constantly reviewing and updating programs to ensure they meet current and future standards.

Academics

Students are able to choose between academic transfer and career training programs. Academic transfer is accomplished through the completion of a curriculum that mirrors the first two years of a four year education. Upon completion students will apply to four year institutions to continue their education and earn a bachelor's degree.

Vocational programs allow students to pursue education and training in one of several high demand fields with the purpose of entering the workforce as a professional upon completion. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Computer
• Early Childhood Education
• Nursing
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Nicolet Area Technical College is an open enrollment institution that admits any individuals that meet the minimum requirements for enrollment, submit an application and pay all related fees. Students are asked to provide any previous transcripts and test scores and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration.

Participation in new student orientation and meeting with a counselor are encouraged by NATC. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships which are awarded based on need a determined by the information provided by students on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Welding Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Nicolet Area Technical College has offered the following program 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

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.38
  • Average Annual Salary: $42400

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

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 810
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.00
  • Average Annual Salary: $54080

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