Welding Program

The welding program at Wake Technical 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 North Carolina colleges that offer welding program.

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Wake Technical Community College

1834 Wake Forest Road, Winston-Salem, NC

About
Wake Technological Community College is located in Raleigh, North Carolina.  Wake was founded 1958 to provide career training for individuals in the greater Raleigh area as an industrial education center. The school expanded over the years, adding programs and developing closer ties to the community.

in 1987, Wake Technical Community College became officially recognized as a community college by the North Carolina Department of Higher Education.  The school is typically referred to as Wake Tech and is one of the largest two year institution in the state by enrollment.  WTCC operates five campus locations in and around Raleigh and serves over 64,000 students annually. The school constantly reviews programs and services to ensure that the needs of current and future students are met.

Academics
Wake Tech offers various programs that will prepare students for transfer to a 4 year university or offer vocational training to ready students for viable careers. The school offers over 180 certificate, diploma and associates programs in order to ensure a wide variety of opportunities for students.

Academic transfer is accomplished by completing the equivalent of the first two years of a bachelors degree. Once done, the student will be able to apply to a college or university to continue their education and earn their four year degree. Students applying to public North Carolina institutions will find that agreements in place between schools will ease transfer requirements.

Career training programs provide a comprehensive education in a specific field, imparting the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce as a qualified professional upon completion. Programs take between one and two years to complete, and are comprised of traditional and practical courses.

Practical courses provide the opportunity to develop important skills in a safe environment under the supervision of a professional. Once completed, students will earn a certificate or degree that demonstrates competency and allows for pursuit of an entry level position in their field.

Some programs offered:

• AC, Heating and Refrigeration
• Medical Assisting
• Interior Design
• Environmental Science Technology
• Fine Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrolling at Wake Tech should complete the online application, submit all transcripts and test scores take a placement exam. As an open enrollment institution, any students that do so will be admitted as part of the colleges mission to supply higher education opportunities to interested individuals. A meeting with a school counselor is also encourage in order  to determine curriculum.

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), the information from which will be used by the school in order to determine the extent of one's need and aid program eligibility when constructing an aid packet. Financial aid must be reapplied prior to each academic year.

Athletics
Wake Tech competes in the NJCAA Region X. Athletic programs provide a forum for health competition among students and allowing for the development of useful skills, such as teamwork, discipline leadership. Athletic programs require students to maintain a good GPA as well as make time in their schedule for practice and away games. Interested student may contact the athletic department for more information.

Athletic programs available:

• Volleyball
• Baseball/Softball
• Golf
• Soccer
• Basketball
• Cheerleading

Students Enrolled in the Welding Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Wake Technical Community College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• 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

Salary & Wages

• Winston-Salem, NC
  • Total Employment: 930
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $41320

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

• Winston-Salem, NC
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.96
  • Average Annual Salary: $39440

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