Entry Level Welder

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/7/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 5/8/2026

Program Description

This program is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of arc welding fundamentals including: welding safety, MIG welding, blueprint reading, welding symbols, AWS 14.3 welding standard, oxy-acetylene cutting, air carbon arc, reclaim welding and cutting. Training to develop the manual skills necessary to make hugh quality MIG welds is included with emphasis placed in the areas of various joint configurations, single pass, multiple pass, fillet, groove, overlap welds in flat, and horizontal position. Oxyacetylene welding and cutting equipment setup and safety will also be emphasized.

Established in 2006

CIP: 48-0508 Welding Technology/Welder.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Sauk Valley Community College

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Program Contact Info

173 Illinois Route 2
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 835-6334

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

SVCC Certificate of Completion

Quality Assurance

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

16 Weeks ( 64.00 Hours / 4.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$672.00
Books$50.00
Fees$164.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$450.00
Total Cost$1,336.00

Financial Aid

  • Veterans Assistance

Application Procedure

Contact Provider

Entry Requirements:

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
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes

Performance Data

Program: Entry Level Welder

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/7/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 5/8/2026

Program Description

This program is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of arc welding fundamentals including: welding safety, MIG welding, blueprint reading, welding symbols, AWS 14.3 welding standard, oxy-acetylene cutting, air carbon arc, reclaim welding and cutting. Training to develop the manual skills necessary to make hugh quality MIG welds is included with emphasis placed in the areas of various joint configurations, single pass, multiple pass, fillet, groove, overlap welds in flat, and horizontal position. Oxyacetylene welding and cutting equipment setup and safety will also be emphasized.

Established in 2006

CIP: 48-0508 Welding Technology/Welder.

Provider Information

Sauk Valley Community College

View WIOA-approved programs

Visit provider website

Program Contact Info

173 Illinois Route 2
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 835-6334

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

SVCC Certificate of Completion

Quality Assurance

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

16 Weeks ( 64.00 Hours / 4.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$672.00
Books$50.00
Fees$164.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$450.00
Total Cost$1,336.00

Financial Aid

  • Veterans Assistance

Application Procedure

Contact Provider

Entry Requirements:

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
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes