Welding Combination, Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/24/2027

Program Description

This program prepares students for employment in the welding field. Students gain experience in SMW (stick), gas metal arc welding (mig), gas tungstern arc welding (tig), submergend arc welding flux, cored arc welding, braxing, braze welding, oxy fuel and plasma cutting. Welding print interpretation, electrical welding circuits, and related safety procedures are also studied. Once the student gains employment and experience in the field of welding this education gives the students the tools for a successful career.

Established in 1983

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?600
SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in34038

Provider Information

Moraine Valley Community College

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Program Contact Info

9000 W. College Parkway
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 974-5735

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board

Education Information

Community College Certificate of Completion

32 Weeks ( 672.00 Hours / 26.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$3,640.00
Books$1,102.00
Fees$899.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$2,400.00
Total Cost$8,041.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Standard Moraine Valley Community College application process. Meet with academic advisor to evaluate any transfer eligible credits and create an academic plan. Accuplacer testing may be required. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.

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

Performance Data

Program: Welding Combination, Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/24/2027

Program Description

This program prepares students for employment in the welding field. Students gain experience in SMW (stick), gas metal arc welding (mig), gas tungstern arc welding (tig), submergend arc welding flux, cored arc welding, braxing, braze welding, oxy fuel and plasma cutting. Welding print interpretation, electrical welding circuits, and related safety procedures are also studied. Once the student gains employment and experience in the field of welding this education gives the students the tools for a successful career.

Established in 1983

CIP: 48-0508 Welding Technology/Welder.

Local Information

What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees?600
SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in34038

Provider Information

Moraine Valley Community College

View WIOA-approved programs

Visit provider website

Program Contact Info

9000 W. College Parkway
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 974-5735

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board

Education Information

Community College Certificate of Completion

32 Weeks ( 672.00 Hours / 26.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$3,640.00
Books$1,102.00
Fees$899.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$2,400.00
Total Cost$8,041.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Standard Moraine Valley Community College application process. Meet with academic advisor to evaluate any transfer eligible credits and create an academic plan. Accuplacer testing may be required. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.

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