Basic Welding Technology Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2025
Program Description
Curriculum No. 252 This certificate program is designed to provide students with training in Oxy-Fuel, GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG) and SMAW welding in addition to necessary related skills such as blueprint reading, metallurgy and manufacturing processes. At the completion of these courses, students may take the AWS Certification test through Rock Valley College. Requires 23 credit hours
Established in 1988
CIP: 48-0508 Welding Technology/Welder.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 350 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 97102 |
Provider Information
Kishwaukee College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Production Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
American Welding Society
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
34 Weeks ( 480.00 Hours / 23.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,520.00 |
| Tests | $295.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $400.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,215.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete Admissions form, provide transcripts, meet with advisor, register.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
Performance Data
Program: Basic Welding Technology Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2025
Program Description
Curriculum No. 252 This certificate program is designed to provide students with training in Oxy-Fuel, GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG) and SMAW welding in addition to necessary related skills such as blueprint reading, metallurgy and manufacturing processes. At the completion of these courses, students may take the AWS Certification test through Rock Valley College. Requires 23 credit hours
Established in 1988
CIP: 48-0508 Welding Technology/Welder.
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 350 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 97102 |
Provider Information
Kishwaukee College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Production Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
American Welding Society
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
34 Weeks ( 480.00 Hours / 23.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,520.00 |
| Tests | $295.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $400.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,215.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete Admissions form, provide transcripts, meet with advisor, register.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes