Address:
Bellingham Technical College
3028 Lindbergh Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 752-7000
Contact:
Russell Jones, CWI, CWE
Welding Technologies Instructor
AWS ATF Supervisor
(360) 752-8301
[email protected]
Overview of Services:
BTC’s degrees and certificates in the Welding Technology Program are ideal for students with mechanical aptitude or a strong foundation in math, science, and technology.
You will get job training for skills in high demand by the metal and construction trades for work as a welder, cutter, or welding machine operator. Students choose to specialize in one of two areas: structural steel fabrication or pipe welding.
BTC’s hands-on job training will prepare you for a career in boat manufacturing, steel manufacturing, refining, and transportation, or with federal, state, or local governments.
Credential: YES
AAS Degrees in Welding and Fabrication, or Welding and Fabrication - Pipe Specialization
Certificate in Welding and Fabrication – Basic Welding Skills
A basic certificate can be earned in 1-year although it does not include an industry recognized certification. Students are encouraged to go for the 2-year AAS degree.
Equity Lens:
Inclusivity is a big part of school. There are lots of women in program; school is near Lummi Reservation, so attracts Native Americans. In general, student population is naturally diverse.
Rachel does outreach to women. She went through program and has hosted SHIFT, a program to recruit women into program.
Welding has a stereotype of being dirty, so trying to change that impression. New processes including aluminum are different.
