Welding Fabrication Technology AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2024
Program Description
The associate of applied science degree in welding provides the most in depth study of welding. It builds on the course work covered in the certificates and qualifies students for skilled welding positions. Topics of study include welding troubleshooting; reading complex welding prints; weld cost estimation; hands on layout; plasma and oxy fuel optical tracer cutting; out of position brazing and oxy acetylene welding; cast iron repair; and other operations. Students enrolling in this degree pursue additional study in math, communications, and materials of industry, machine tool operations, and other technical electives which serve as a solid foundation for advancement to supervisory positions once on the job.
Established in 1985
CIP: 15-0611 Metallurgical Technology/Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Production Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Associates Degree
64 Weeks ( 893.00 Hours / 67.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,295.00 |
| Books | $3,001.00 |
| Total Cost | $12,296.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Please note: Book prices are subject to change. Please check with your local bookstore for exact prices.
Entry Requirements:
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
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Open Entry/Exit
Performance Data
Program: Welding Fabrication Technology AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2024
Program Description
The associate of applied science degree in welding provides the most in depth study of welding. It builds on the course work covered in the certificates and qualifies students for skilled welding positions. Topics of study include welding troubleshooting; reading complex welding prints; weld cost estimation; hands on layout; plasma and oxy fuel optical tracer cutting; out of position brazing and oxy acetylene welding; cast iron repair; and other operations. Students enrolling in this degree pursue additional study in math, communications, and materials of industry, machine tool operations, and other technical electives which serve as a solid foundation for advancement to supervisory positions once on the job.
Established in 1985
CIP: 15-0611 Metallurgical Technology/Technician.
Provider Information
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Production Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Associates Degree
64 Weeks ( 893.00 Hours / 67.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,295.00 |
| Books | $3,001.00 |
| Total Cost | $12,296.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Please note: Book prices are subject to change. Please check with your local bookstore for exact prices.
Entry Requirements:
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
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Open Entry/Exit