Entry Level Welder
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 4/30/2026
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
Associated Job Families and Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
SVCC Certificate of Completion
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Other
16 Weeks ( 64.00 Hours / 4.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $732.00 |
| Books | $104.00 |
| Fees | $180.00 |
| Tests | $0.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $450.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,466.00 |
Financial Aid
- Veterans Assistance
Application Procedure
Contact Provider
Entry Requirements:
- Other - Must complete Network Specialists Certificate
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
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Entry Level Welder
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 4/30/2026
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
Associated Job Families and Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
SVCC Certificate of Completion
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Other
16 Weeks ( 64.00 Hours / 4.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $732.00 |
| Books | $104.00 |
| Fees | $180.00 |
| Tests | $0.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $450.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,466.00 |
Financial Aid
- Veterans Assistance
Application Procedure
Contact Provider
Entry Requirements:
- Other - Must complete Network Specialists Certificate
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
- Other(Specify)