American Welding Society (AWS) SENSE 1 Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/24/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 9/10/2026

Program Description

Theory and practice in the preparation and welding steel joints in various positions. Safety, electrode selection, inspection, and testing using shield metal, gas tungsten, flux core, and gas metal arc welding. Skills are developed in producing different position butt and fillet welds. American Welding Society (AWS) testing is emphasized.

Established in 2015

CIP: 48-0508 Welding Technology/Welder.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

425 Fawell Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 942-2389

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

American Welding Society

Quality Assurance

  • Illinois State Board of Education
  • Industry Standard: American Welding Society

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion

48 Weeks ( 368.00 Hours / 17.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$2,584.00
Books$350.00
Fees$595.00
Tests$100.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$200.00
Total Cost$3,829.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information.**Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Weekend Classes
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes

Performance Data

Program: American Welding Society (AWS) SENSE 1 Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/24/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 9/10/2026

Program Description

Theory and practice in the preparation and welding steel joints in various positions. Safety, electrode selection, inspection, and testing using shield metal, gas tungsten, flux core, and gas metal arc welding. Skills are developed in producing different position butt and fillet welds. American Welding Society (AWS) testing is emphasized.

Established in 2015

CIP: 48-0508 Welding Technology/Welder.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

425 Fawell Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 942-2389

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

American Welding Society

Quality Assurance

  • Illinois State Board of Education
  • Industry Standard: American Welding Society

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion

48 Weeks ( 368.00 Hours / 17.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$2,584.00
Books$350.00
Fees$595.00
Tests$100.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$200.00
Total Cost$3,829.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information.**Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Weekend Classes
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes