The Welding Technology program can be completed in just one year. The majority of graduates from the Bevill State Welding Technology program move into the field as technicians with particular areas of expertise. Among the various occupations our graduates are qualified to seek are welders in various occupational fields, welder's helpers, flame cutters, and pipe welders.

A certificate in Welding Technology can provide you with the foundation on which a rewarding career can be built. According to labor statistics, the number of technician positions is expected to grow faster than average due to the increasing demand for skilled labor in the welding job market.

The placement rate of graduates of the Bevill State Welding Technology program has been higher than 80% in recent years, with many students obtaining employment prior to graduation.

With quality educational training and experience, former students of the Welding Technology program at Bevill State can make up to $45,000 per year. Depending on the location of employment, graduates generally start at $8-$10 per hour and with a few years of experience can earn between $15-$20 per hour.

For more information about the Welding Technology program, contact Bevill State Community College toll free at 1-800-648-3271 or at one of the campus listed below.

Fayette Campus Everett Reynolds (205) 932-3221, Extension 5679	Sumiton Campus Clint Wilhite (205) 648-3271, Extension 5229