Engineering Technology Welding Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
neering Technology/Welding Certificate program provides students with welding skills in a shop setting. Students are taught welding processes, such as ARC (Stick), Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and Tungsten Gas (TIG) welding, in various welding positions. In addition, students learn blueprints, other fabrication processes needed for employability and sheet metal layout/fabrication. Graduates find entry-level employment as entry level welders, solderers, and braziers, as well apprentice level industrial maintenance mechanics.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Engineering Technology/Welding Certificate, the graduate will be able to:
Demonstrate safety practices with welding tools and equipment.
Measure in inches and metric.
Identify elements of a blueprint.
Produce arc welds in the flat and horizontal positions using Oxyacetylene (MIG) and Tungsten Arc (TIG) welding processes.
Be able to use an Oxyacetylene torch.
Demonstrate use of basic math skills to facilitate technical competencies.
Established in 2023
CIP: 48-0508 Welding Technology/Welder.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Triton College
Program Contact Info
2000 Fifth Avenue
River Grove, IL 60171
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 456-0300
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Production Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
College Certificate
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: HLC
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
16 Weeks ( 240.00 Hours / 16.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,448.00 |
| Fees | $256.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $62.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,766.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
The Admissions Office is the first point of contact between a prospective student and Triton College. Our staff can assist any student in the application and enrollment process.
Student Center, B Building, Room B-140
Phone: (708) 456-0300, Ext 3130
Email: admissions@triton.edu
Once the student has applied for a program, they must visit the Career Center, Building A, Room 204 where the TARA form and accompanying documents will be submitted.
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
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Engineering Technology Welding Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
neering Technology/Welding Certificate program provides students with welding skills in a shop setting. Students are taught welding processes, such as ARC (Stick), Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and Tungsten Gas (TIG) welding, in various welding positions. In addition, students learn blueprints, other fabrication processes needed for employability and sheet metal layout/fabrication. Graduates find entry-level employment as entry level welders, solderers, and braziers, as well apprentice level industrial maintenance mechanics.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Engineering Technology/Welding Certificate, the graduate will be able to:
Demonstrate safety practices with welding tools and equipment.
Measure in inches and metric.
Identify elements of a blueprint.
Produce arc welds in the flat and horizontal positions using Oxyacetylene (MIG) and Tungsten Arc (TIG) welding processes.
Be able to use an Oxyacetylene torch.
Demonstrate use of basic math skills to facilitate technical competencies.
Established in 2023
CIP: 48-0508 Welding Technology/Welder.
Provider Information
Triton College
Program Contact Info
2000 Fifth Avenue
River Grove, IL 60171
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 456-0300
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Production Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
College Certificate
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: HLC
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
16 Weeks ( 240.00 Hours / 16.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,448.00 |
| Fees | $256.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $62.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,766.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
The Admissions Office is the first point of contact between a prospective student and Triton College. Our staff can assist any student in the application and enrollment process.
Student Center, B Building, Room B-140
Phone: (708) 456-0300, Ext 3130
Email: admissions@triton.edu
Once the student has applied for a program, they must visit the Career Center, Building A, Room 204 where the TARA form and accompanying documents will be submitted.
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
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction