Welding Basic Construction Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 4/30/2026
Program Description
Students learn shielded metal arc or stick weld (SMAW) in a variety of positions on steel plates and pipes.
Established in 2009
CIP: 48-0508 Welding Technology/Welder.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Illinois Valley Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Production Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois Secretary of State
Quality Assurance
Education Information
License, Other
32 Weeks ( 448.00 Hours / 11.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,694.00 |
| Books | $231.00 |
| Fees | $3,300.00 |
| Tests | $0.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $300.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,525.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
Students must fill out IVCC application and return to office of Registration and Records.
Applications can be obtained from the school or students may apply online at:
http://www.ivcc.edu/apply/application.html
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - Valid Drivers License
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
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Welding Basic Construction Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 4/30/2026
Program Description
Students learn shielded metal arc or stick weld (SMAW) in a variety of positions on steel plates and pipes.
Established in 2009
CIP: 48-0508 Welding Technology/Welder.
Provider Information
Illinois Valley Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Production Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois Secretary of State
Quality Assurance
Education Information
License, Other
32 Weeks ( 448.00 Hours / 11.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,694.00 |
| Books | $231.00 |
| Fees | $3,300.00 |
| Tests | $0.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $300.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,525.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
Students must fill out IVCC application and return to office of Registration and Records.
Applications can be obtained from the school or students may apply online at:
http://www.ivcc.edu/apply/application.html
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - Valid Drivers License
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
- Other(Specify)