Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
ASUN students graduating with a Technical Certificate or higher will be prepared for entry-level positions in welding manufacturing, construction, and custom fabrication. Skill sets of graduates include operation of SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW welding processes; Oxy fuel and Plasma Arc Cutting processes; blueprint reading and fabrication skills. Students may also choose to learn automated welding processes such as CNC plasma cutting and robotic welding operation. Salary ranges are broad in the field of welding and are based on the range of knowledge and skill as well as the type of industry. Past students have gained employment through companies such as Hytrol Conveyor Company, American Rail Car, Apex Tool Group, Custom Metals, RGB, Cameron Construction, Jonesboro Tool and Die and Phelps Industrial.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
16
Hours
12
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (ASU) - NEWPORT (JONESBORO 2 YR)
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
5504 Krueger Dr, JONESBORO, Arkansas
Local WIB
5050 - Northeast
Name of Credential
Certificate of Proficiency (CP) Manufacturing Welding
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Career Pathways if eligible
Refund Policy
Any student who withdraws (unregisters) from ASU-Newport during a term of enrollment prior to the census date, will not be responsible for tuition and fee charges for any/all courses for which the student unregisters. Any payments made by the student prior to the census date will be refunded.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$240.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$300.00
In-State Tuition
$1,845.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,385.00
