Welding and Fabrication

EvCC's welding and fabrication program teaches all major welding and cutting processes, including: SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, FCAW-S, GTAW, OAC, PAC; welding on mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum; hand and machine torch cutting; and field welding techniques. The emphasis in the welding program is not only on welding skills, but also on fabrication techniques, which is a unique feature of the EVCC program. This series of classes includes heavy plate fabrication, sheet metal fabrication, pipefitting and pipe systems fabrication, structural steel fabrication, and field-welding techniques. Extensive classes in Blueprint Reading, Layout and Metallurgy are also offered.

Welding classes are offered both days and evenings.

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Career Opportunities

Welders may find employment in places such as: manufacturing and repair shops, shipbuilding yards, the aerospace industry, construction of buildings, bridges and other structures; also joining pipes for pipelines, power plants, refineries and the high-tech sector using CNC controlled equipment. Welders can advance to more skilled jobs with additional training and experience. Opportunities exist to become supervisors, inspectors and instructors.

Advanced Training Options

The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Information Technology and Administrative Management (ITAM) is designed to give students with two-year applied or technical degrees the opportunity to advance their careers by furthering their education. This dynamic program adds the business component to the technical knowledge area to make the student more marketable in their knowledge area. Continue your education in Lynnwood, in-person and online course work available. Email ITAMInfo@cwu.edu for more information.

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