Welding 1-D1.1 GMAW Certification
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2024
Program Description
This program prepares individuals for an entry-level career in Welding by covering the basics of a D1.1 weld, which is a professional benchmark that anyone planning to enter the welding industry needs to meet. This tells potential employers that the certificate holder has been properly trained and has the work experience to become a qualified and capable member of their welding staff. This program provides instruction in shop tools, fundamental metal inert gas (MIG) welding in 1G, machine capabilities, proper machine setup, weld discontinuities, weld repair, safety/PPE. Within Waubonsees lab, students will learn how to weld one position in preparation to qualify their weld(s) for the American Welding Societys Certified Welder certification. Through the lecture portion as well as with hands-on instruction students will learn how to use hand tools, a tape measure, a saw, and blueprint reading and design. At the conclusion of the program individuals will be tested against American Welding Societys (AWS) code for the Certified Welder (CW) designation. Website for AWS CW: https://www.aws.org/certification/page/certified-welder-program
Established in 2023
CIP: 48-0508 Welding Technology/Welder.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Waubonsee Community College
Program Contact Info
Route 47 at Waubonsee Dr.
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
(630) 466-2356
100 Waubonsee Drive
Plano, IL 60545
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 466-2356
18 S. River Street
Aurora, IL 60506
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 466-2356
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Production Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
American Welding Society
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: American Welding Society
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
8 Weeks ( 48.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,100.00 |
| Books | $180.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $310.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,590.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Our Academic and Career Advisors work closely to help develop a plan that connects goals, skills and experiences to majors and careers. For further information please call the Career Development department at 630-466-2368
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
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Welding 1-D1.1 GMAW Certification
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2024
Program Description
This program prepares individuals for an entry-level career in Welding by covering the basics of a D1.1 weld, which is a professional benchmark that anyone planning to enter the welding industry needs to meet. This tells potential employers that the certificate holder has been properly trained and has the work experience to become a qualified and capable member of their welding staff. This program provides instruction in shop tools, fundamental metal inert gas (MIG) welding in 1G, machine capabilities, proper machine setup, weld discontinuities, weld repair, safety/PPE. Within Waubonsees lab, students will learn how to weld one position in preparation to qualify their weld(s) for the American Welding Societys Certified Welder certification. Through the lecture portion as well as with hands-on instruction students will learn how to use hand tools, a tape measure, a saw, and blueprint reading and design. At the conclusion of the program individuals will be tested against American Welding Societys (AWS) code for the Certified Welder (CW) designation. Website for AWS CW: https://www.aws.org/certification/page/certified-welder-program
Established in 2023
CIP: 48-0508 Welding Technology/Welder.
Provider Information
Waubonsee Community College
Program Contact Info
Route 47 at Waubonsee Dr.
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
(630) 466-2356
100 Waubonsee Drive
Plano, IL 60545
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 466-2356
18 S. River Street
Aurora, IL 60506
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 466-2356
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Production Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
American Welding Society
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: American Welding Society
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
8 Weeks ( 48.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,100.00 |
| Books | $180.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $310.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,590.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Our Academic and Career Advisors work closely to help develop a plan that connects goals, skills and experiences to majors and careers. For further information please call the Career Development department at 630-466-2368
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
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes