Production Welding
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 19
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/22/2025
Program Description
Prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to unite or separate metal parts by heating, using a variety of techniques and equipment, such as brazing, arc, gas, and laser operations.
Established in 1988
CIP: 48-0508 Welding Technology/Welder.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Richland Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Other
30 Weeks ( 650.00 Hours / 29.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,205.00 |
| Books | $500.00 |
| Fees | $1,266.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $350.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,321.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete and submit Richland Admission Information Form. Provide official high school transcript(s) or proof of GED completion. Provide official transcript(s) from other colleges attended (if applicable). Complete financial aid application (if applicable).
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
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Production Welding
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 19
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/22/2025
Program Description
Prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to unite or separate metal parts by heating, using a variety of techniques and equipment, such as brazing, arc, gas, and laser operations.
Established in 1988
CIP: 48-0508 Welding Technology/Welder.
Provider Information
Richland Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Other
30 Weeks ( 650.00 Hours / 29.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,205.00 |
| Books | $500.00 |
| Fees | $1,266.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $350.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,321.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete and submit Richland Admission Information Form. Provide official high school transcript(s) or proof of GED completion. Provide official transcript(s) from other colleges attended (if applicable). Complete financial aid application (if applicable).
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
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)