Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 915900
- Phone: (276) 656-0200
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
90%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,419Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Welding Program
The welding program at Paul D Camp 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 Virginia colleges that offer welding program.
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Paul D Camp Community College
Also known as Patrick Henry CC PHCC PH
645 Patriot Avenue, Martinsville, VA
About
Paul D. Camp Community College, located in Franklin, Virginia, was founded in 1970 and is one of the 23 community colleges that comprise the Virginia Community College System. The school operates campuses and learning centers in Franklin, Suffolk, and Smithfield, and serves the residents of Southampton and Isle of Wight Counties.The college is named after Paul D. Camp, founder of Camp Manufacturing Company and advocate of education who provided the land that the original campus fifty years after his death.
Academics
Paul D. Camp Community College offers a variety of programs that allow students to choose the path that best meets their needs and goals. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, after which they will apply for transfer to a four year institution in order to continue their studies and earn a bachelor's degree. Career training programs allow individuals to pursue an education in a high demand industry or field with the intention of seeking long term employment upon completion. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate.
Programs offered include:
Admissions
Paul D. Camp Community College is an open enrollment institution that allows any interested individuals to enroll by completing the application and paying all fees. Students should supply transcripts and test scores, as well as participate in new student enrollment and meet with a counselor prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and are awarded based on need as determined by the information provided by the student in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Students Enrolled in the Welding Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Paul D Camp Community College has offered the following program levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Less Than Two-Year Award
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 6 |
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 0 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 5 |
| Female | 1 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 2 |
| White | 4 |
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
Upon completion of the Welding program at Patrick Henry CC PHCC PH, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates Paul D Camp Community College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Paul D Camp Community College may offer student services like:
- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
Intercollegiate Athletics
Paul D Camp Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Softball