Welding Program

The welding program at Seward County Community College and Area Technical School 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 Kansas colleges that offer welding program.

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Seward County Community College and Area Technical School

2562 Centennial Road, Salina, KS

About

Seward County Community College and Area Technical School, located in Liberal, Kansas, was founded in 1967, though classes did not officially begin until 1969. The school began with an initial enrollment of 331 students, and has grown to over 2650 students annually. The school offers post-secondary education opportunities for residents within its service area. The school is constantly reviewing its facilities, programs and services to ensure they meet and exceed the needs of current and future students.

Academics

Seward County Community College and Area Technical School maintains a variety of programs that allow students to pursue academic transfer or career training opportunities. Academic transfer programs assist students in pursuing a bachelor's degree by first completing a curriculum that mirrors the freshman and sophomore years of a four year education, followed by transfer to a college or university to complete the final two years. Career training programs provide education and skill development in high demand fields for industries with the intention of preparing students for a long term career in that field. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Communications
• Cosmetology
• Liberal Arts
• Nursing
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid

SCCC and ATS is a public, two year, open enrollment institution that allows any person that is eighteen or older or has a high school diploma to enroll once they have submitted an application for admission and paid all fees. New students are also asked to provide transcripts and test scores, and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. The school also encourages participation in new student orientation and meeting with a counselor prior to their first semester. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and is awarded based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Welding Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Seward County Community College and Area Technical School has offered the following degree levels for students:

• 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).