Welding Program

The welding program at Washington County 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 Maine colleges that offer welding program.

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Washington County Community College

90 Quaker Hill Road, Unity, ME

Washington County Community College is one of the seven community colleges mandated by the Maine Community College. The campus is 400 acres wide with modern classrooms, labs and buildings located in Calais, a rural area within the boundaries of the United States and Canada.

Offering 24 programs of study at the associate degree, diploma and certificate levels, WCCC caters to students who wish to pursue a career after graduation, as well as to those who aspire to continue studying in another college or university. This school also offers online courses for students who prefer distance education with a more flexible schedule.

WCCC aims to equip vocational students with the necessary general knowledge and technical skills to jumpstart a career in various fields. On the other hand, the school’s Liberal Studies program provides students the opportunity to earn two years baccalaureate credential as groundwork for higher education. This program is offered with a flexible schedule during the day, in the evening and even online.Upon finishing the program, WCCC assist students in transferring to several four-year institutions of choice across the state with the AdvantageU partnership agreement.

In support of the student’s welfare, WCCCTrio Student Support Services offers tutoring, advising and counseling services to guide students in their journey to finishing their courses and determining their career path.

With its commitment to providing quality academic foundation, WCCC was recognized as one of the top Community Colleges in the U.S. in 2013. This college is also accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. through the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

WCCC admissions and aid can be found by visiting the school website or by completing the form on the page today.

Students Enrolled in the Welding Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Washington County Community College offers a less than two-year award program in welding.

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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).