Welding Construction AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/2/2024
Program Description
Students will gain comprehensive knowledge and skills necessary to work in the construction and related occupations that require welding. Students learn how to weld shielded metal arc or stick (SMAW) in a variety of positions on steel plates and pipe. Students are also introduced to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) or Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding, OAW (Oxyacetylene Welding), the use of the cutting torch, and plasma arc cutting. 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 | $3,528.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $250.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,078.00 |
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 Construction AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/2/2024
Program Description
Students will gain comprehensive knowledge and skills necessary to work in the construction and related occupations that require welding. Students learn how to weld shielded metal arc or stick (SMAW) in a variety of positions on steel plates and pipe. Students are also introduced to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) or Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding, OAW (Oxyacetylene Welding), the use of the cutting torch, and plasma arc cutting. 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 | $3,528.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $250.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,078.00 |
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