Welding Technology Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/1/2023
Program Description
This is a comprehensive 150 hour weld program prepares students for an entry level position in the general field of welding. The focus of the program is to teach students the skills necessary in a weld process positioning them to successfully complete an industry standard weld certification test governed by the American Weld Society (AWS).
Physical Demands include: Lift 50 lbs., Repetitive Movement, Stand for long periods, Bend and Twist body
Established in 2013
CIP: 48-0508 Welding Technology/Welder.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
First Institute
Program Contact Info
4705 Hydraulic Rd.
Rockford, IL 61109
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 459-3500
433 Washington St.
Round Lake Park, IL 60073
Round Lake Park, IL 60073
(815) 459-3500
1139 S. Milwaukee Avenue
Libertyville, IL 60048
Libertyville, IL 60048
(815) 459-3500
790 McHenry Ave.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-3500
407 North Franklin
Danville, IL 61832
Danville, IL 61832
(815) 459-3500
636 Elza Brantley Drive
Murphysboro, IL 62966
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(815) 459-3500
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Architecture and Engineering Occupations
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- Production Occupations
- Model Makers, Metal and Plastic (514061 )
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (514121 )
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (514122 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
American Welding Society
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: American Welding Society- National Standards Skills Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
5 Weeks ( 150.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $6,020.00 |
| Books | $220.00 |
| Tests | $265.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $495.00 |
| Total Cost | $7,000.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Applicants must complete an Application for Enrollment. Applicants will be interviewed by FITM Staff. At this time, students will fill out various forms including a personal interest survey and will be administered a TABE or CASAS test. (Students who are able to submit proof that they have scored 20 or higher on the ACT, or 840 or higher on the SAT, are exempt from the entrance exam. Also, students who can submit documentation stating that they have earned a bachelors degree are also exempt from the admissions test.)
Entry Requirements:
- Math - 4th grade
- Reading - 4th grade
- Other - see program description
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Open Entry/Exit
Performance Data
Program: Welding Technology Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/1/2023
Program Description
This is a comprehensive 150 hour weld program prepares students for an entry level position in the general field of welding. The focus of the program is to teach students the skills necessary in a weld process positioning them to successfully complete an industry standard weld certification test governed by the American Weld Society (AWS).
Physical Demands include: Lift 50 lbs., Repetitive Movement, Stand for long periods, Bend and Twist body
Established in 2013
CIP: 48-0508 Welding Technology/Welder.
Provider Information
First Institute
Program Contact Info
4705 Hydraulic Rd.
Rockford, IL 61109
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 459-3500
433 Washington St.
Round Lake Park, IL 60073
Round Lake Park, IL 60073
(815) 459-3500
1139 S. Milwaukee Avenue
Libertyville, IL 60048
Libertyville, IL 60048
(815) 459-3500
790 McHenry Ave.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-3500
407 North Franklin
Danville, IL 61832
Danville, IL 61832
(815) 459-3500
636 Elza Brantley Drive
Murphysboro, IL 62966
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(815) 459-3500
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Architecture and Engineering Occupations
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- Production Occupations
-
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic (514061 )
-
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (514121 )
-
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (514122 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
American Welding Society
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: American Welding Society- National Standards Skills Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
5 Weeks ( 150.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $6,020.00 |
| Books | $220.00 |
| Tests | $265.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $495.00 |
| Total Cost | $7,000.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Applicants must complete an Application for Enrollment. Applicants will be interviewed by FITM Staff. At this time, students will fill out various forms including a personal interest survey and will be administered a TABE or CASAS test. (Students who are able to submit proof that they have scored 20 or higher on the ACT, or 840 or higher on the SAT, are exempt from the entrance exam. Also, students who can submit documentation stating that they have earned a bachelors degree are also exempt from the admissions test.)
Entry Requirements:
- Math - 4th grade
- Reading - 4th grade
- Other - see program description
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Open Entry/Exit