Welding Production AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/2/2024
Program Description
Students learn how to Gas Metal Arc weld (GMAW) or Metal Inert Gas (MIG)weld and Gas Tungsten Arc weld (GTAW) or Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) weld in all positions on different materials such as mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Students will learn basic OAW and GTAW (TIG) welding with mild steel. Students will gain comprehensive knowledge and skills necessary to work in production and fabrication occupations that require welding. American Welding Society (AWS) procedures are followed throughout the program. The wider range of skills offered in the AAS degree will provide students with enhanced employment options.
Established in 2013
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
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: American Welding Society (AWS)
Education Information
Associates Degree
72 Weeks ( 1465.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,400.00 |
| Books | $900.00 |
| Fees | $4,263.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $250.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,813.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
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
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
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Welding Production AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/2/2024
Program Description
Students learn how to Gas Metal Arc weld (GMAW) or Metal Inert Gas (MIG)weld and Gas Tungsten Arc weld (GTAW) or Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) weld in all positions on different materials such as mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Students will learn basic OAW and GTAW (TIG) welding with mild steel. Students will gain comprehensive knowledge and skills necessary to work in production and fabrication occupations that require welding. American Welding Society (AWS) procedures are followed throughout the program. The wider range of skills offered in the AAS degree will provide students with enhanced employment options.
Established in 2013
CIP: 48-0508 Welding Technology/Welder.
Provider Information
Illinois Valley Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Production Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: American Welding Society (AWS)
Education Information
Associates Degree
72 Weeks ( 1465.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,400.00 |
| Books | $900.00 |
| Fees | $4,263.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $250.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,813.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
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
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
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction