Advanced Welder
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 3
Last Re-Certification Date: 8/21/2024
Program Description
The Advanced Welder Certificate provides students with instruction in the various welding types; including Oxy-fuel, Shielded Metal Arc (STICK), Gas Metal Arc (MIG), Flux Core Arc, and Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG) welding. Upon completion a welding certification may be acquired in one or more welding processes.
Established in 1980
CIP: 48-0508 Welding Technology/Welder.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Rock Valley College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Production Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion, Employment, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Credential), Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Employment)
32 Weeks ( 155.00 Hours / 31.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,495.00 |
| Books | $303.00 |
| Fees | $231.00 |
| Tests | $0.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $425.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,454.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- American Welding Society
Application Procedure
Student will schedule a time to meet with an Academic Advisor to discuss desired degree and career path.
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
- Non-English Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Advanced Welder
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 3
Last Re-Certification Date: 8/21/2024
Program Description
The Advanced Welder Certificate provides students with instruction in the various welding types; including Oxy-fuel, Shielded Metal Arc (STICK), Gas Metal Arc (MIG), Flux Core Arc, and Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG) welding. Upon completion a welding certification may be acquired in one or more welding processes.
Established in 1980
CIP: 48-0508 Welding Technology/Welder.
Provider Information
Rock Valley College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Production Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion, Employment, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Credential), Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Employment)
32 Weeks ( 155.00 Hours / 31.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,495.00 |
| Books | $303.00 |
| Fees | $231.00 |
| Tests | $0.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $425.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,454.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- American Welding Society
Application Procedure
Student will schedule a time to meet with an Academic Advisor to discuss desired degree and career path.
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
- Non-English Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes