SMAW Basic Welding Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/2/2024
Program Description
Learners will obtain the basic and advanced skills necessary to gain entry into welding construction and related occupations. Students learn how to weld using the shielded metal arc or stick (SMAW) process in a variety of positions using steel plates and pipe. There are three stackable certificates that lead to the Construction AAS. This allows for entry and exit points for the diverse employment goals of industry and students. SMAW Basic allows for learners to gain entry level skills quickly (one semester) or with a limited time commitment (two semesters). This certificate focuses on flat, horizontal, and vertical positions using plate steel.
Established in 2020
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
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
32 Weeks ( 176.00 Hours / 11.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,540.00 |
| Books | $250.00 |
| Fees | $600.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,390.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Contact Provider
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: SMAW Basic Welding Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/2/2024
Program Description
Learners will obtain the basic and advanced skills necessary to gain entry into welding construction and related occupations. Students learn how to weld using the shielded metal arc or stick (SMAW) process in a variety of positions using steel plates and pipe. There are three stackable certificates that lead to the Construction AAS. This allows for entry and exit points for the diverse employment goals of industry and students. SMAW Basic allows for learners to gain entry level skills quickly (one semester) or with a limited time commitment (two semesters). This certificate focuses on flat, horizontal, and vertical positions using plate steel.
Established in 2020
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
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
32 Weeks ( 176.00 Hours / 11.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,540.00 |
| Books | $250.00 |
| Fees | $600.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,390.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Contact Provider
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction