Welding/Maintenance and Fabrication
Technical Diploma
30-442-2
Degree Completion Time: 2 Terms

2008-2009 Program Sheet
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About the Career
Welding is the art of joining metal pieces together to form a strong bond that results in a complete unit. Evidence of welders' work is all around us, everything from battleships, cars, and piping to the amazing dome on the U.S. Capitol building. If you like hands-on work, especially with metals, have solid math and reading skills, are dedicated to accuracy and detail, and enjoy putting things together to form useful products, welding may be the perfect career for you.

Special Notes
This program is available on a part-time, evening schedule only.
Wisconsin State Welder's Certification for American Welding (AWS) structure steel Welding Code D1.1 is available.
All classes meet the American Welding Society Requirements

Career Outlook
According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for welding positions should remain excellent into the next decade. Opportunities are brightest for those with formal training in a variety of welding processes.

Potential Positions
Brazer
Fitter
Sales/Service Representative
Welder-Fabrication, Maintenance, Production, Structural
Welding Inspector

Instructors
Ben Mueller
Dave Saunders

Approximate Costs
•$97.05 per credit (resident)
•$594.25 per credit (out-of-state resident)
•Online class fee is $10 per credit
•Other fees vary by program (books, supplies, materials, tools, uniforms, health-related exams, etc)

FAQ
What are the approximate program costs?
See the LTC Program Costs Brochure.

What's the starting monthly salary for an LTC Welding/Maintenance and Fabrication program grad?
For the latest LTC graduate salary information available, click here.

Can I receive financial aid?
On average, more than 90 percent of LTC students who apply for financial aid receive some kind of assistance. In addition, thousands of scholarship dollars are awarded each year by the LTC Foundation, Inc. For more info, visit our financial aid page.

How do I apply for admission?
Request and complete a student application and mail to LTC at 1290 North Avenue, Cleveland, WI 53015 or print out the application. Or you can apply online.

Want more information?
•Submit your questions online.
•Email info@gotoltc.edu
•Call 1.888.GO TO LTC, Ext. 1109

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