Welding Program

The welding program at Reid State 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 Alabama colleges that offer welding program.

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Reid State Technical College

7000 Adventist Blvd NW, Huntsville, AL

Reid State Technical College, located in Evergreen, Alabama, was founded in 1963 to provide residents of its designated service area additional post-secondary education opportunities. The city of Evergreen provided local support and land for the establishment of a permanent campus that allowed the college to become a reality.

RSTC provides academic excellence to individuals in the Counties of Monroe, Conecuh, and Escambia, as well as parts of Butler Covington and Wilcox Counties. The school has over the years added facilities and maintained renovations in order to utilize new technologies and meet current and future student needs.

Academics

As a technical college, RSTC provides a small number of programs focused on high demand fields. Individuals participating in one of these programs will receive the training and skills necessary to enter the workforce as a qualified professional, utilizing the knowledge and abilities learned through classroom and practical training under the supervision of professional instructors.

Completion of a program takes between one and two years to complete, with individuals will earn an associate degree or certificate depending on the program of study.

Programs offered include:

• Cosmetology
• Nail Technology
• Office Administration
• Welding Technology
• Commercial Truck Driving

A complete list of programs is available here:

www.rstc.edu/programofstudy.html

Admissions and Financial Aid

Individuals interested in enrolling at Reid State Technical College may do so through the completion and submission of an application for admission and payment of all related fees after registration. Students are also asked to take a placement exam, participate in new student orientation and apply for financial aid prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), used by the school to form a student's financial aid packet.

Students Enrolled in the Welding Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Reid State Technical College has offered the following academic 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

• Huntsville, AL
  • Total Employment: 450
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.88
  • Average Annual Salary: $35110

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).