About the Welding Program

Why consider AWS Sense Level 1 - All Process Welding?

Among the highest paid construction occupations
High job placement rate
Flexible schedules available, including days, evenings, and Saturdays
Choose from a wide variety of careers
Learn all processes of welding: FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, and SMAW
American Welding Society (AWS) Certified

What types of jobs can I choose to learn?

Aircraft Industry Welder
Artist
Auto Repair Technician
Boiler Maker
Custom fabricator
Iron Worker
Machinist
Pipe Fitter/Welder
Sheet Metal Work
Ship Builder
Tool and Die Making
Welding Inspector

What types of companies can I work for?

Aerospace Industry
Ball Aerospace
Budweiser Brewing Company
Cobe Laboratories
Coors
Food Processing Plants
Majestic Metals
Martin Marietta
Medical Manufacturing
National Institute of Solar Technologies
National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Oil and Gas Refineries and related industries

What is the average pay for welding jobs?

Job Title	Hourly Pay	Annual Salary
Entry level	$11.73	$24,400
Experienced	$18.97	$39,460

Source: CO LMI, Occupational Employment Statistics Survey Data for 2007 in Denver - Aurora MSA

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Welding - AWS SENSE Entry Level I - All Process Certification Program Description

Students will learn safety, and entry level welding skills in all processes (Shield Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Flux Cored Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding) and in all positions. Students will meet meet the AWS SENSE national training standards for certification as an AWS Level I Entry Welder. This combination covers all of today's major welding and cutting processes, and provides a solid foundation in safety, occupational orientation, and fabrication.

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Estimated Program Cost: $5,670.00 + $300.00 Materials

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