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Welding has been an integral part of the global workforce for more than 2,000 years.

In this program, you will gain experience welding structural steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and other metals – all within our state-of-the-art training facility. Practical job skills learned through this program include Oxygen-Fuel Cutting (OFC), Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. Upon completion of this program, will be prepared for entry-level positions in fields like robotics, engineering, racing, farm repair and fabrication, and the military.

Tuition & Potential Earnings

Estimated Tuition Cost

$7,029

Median Wage

$55,000

Based on Lightcast Occupational Employment Statistics

Academic Plan

Once you are enrolled in a program, you will work with an academic advisor on a recommended course sequence to keep you on track. Current students can check progress with an academic advisor and through DegreeWorks located on the Degree Audit card in MyBTC. View course information from previous catalogs

Flexible Learning Options

Many courses at Blackhawk are offered in one or more of these formats:

  • Face-to-Face
  • Live Online (synchronous)
  • Online Anytime (asynchronous)
  • Hybrid (mix of online and in-person courses)
  • FlexLab (in-person when it fits your schedule)

For some courses, we offer a MyEdChoice option, allowing you to choose how to attend each class session. You can switch between online and in-person formats from week to week or even day to day, depending on your needs and schedule. More Information

Face-to-Face
Hybrid
FlexLab
MyEdChoice

Get Credit For Your Experience!

Have you acquired relevant education or work experience? You might qualify for credits based on your prior learning.

Start Your Journey to Success Today

Get in touch with our Admissions department for information on program details, curriculum, credit transfer options, and financial aid opportunities.

Additional Program Information

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

  • Demonstrate industry-recognized safety practices
  • Interpret welding drawings
  • Produce Gas Metal Arc Welds (GMAW)
  • Produce Shielded Metal Arc Welds (SMAW)
  • Produce Flux Cored Arc Welds (FCAW)
  • Produce Gas Tungsten Arc Welds (GTAW)
  • Perform cutting operations
Welder with torch

Highlights

Technical Diploma

29 Credits

Beloit-Janesville Campus

6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, WI 53546

Potential Careers

Production Line Welder

Welder Tacker

Fabricator

Machine Maintenance Helper

Welder Helper

Career Pathways

A Career Pathway is a step-by-step plan designed to lead you to career success and advancement.

University Transfer

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