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Why Welding

The Welding Certificate Program is designed to enable the graduate to succeed in employment as a welder in the industry. The graduate will be proficient in oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, arc welding, MIG, and TIG welding. Students receive various levels of welding proficiency after successfully completing tests which measure their welding skills.

Technician-level skills are developed in courses such as blueprint reading and measurement. At the Quad-Cities Campus, courses are taught at the United Township High School facilities.

Locations
Welding and Skilled Trades Center
East Campus
Quad-Cities Campus
Formats
On-campus
Number of Credits
31
Next Start Date

Careers In Welding

$47,886

Median Salary

New workers start around $36,111. Normal pay is $47,886 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $63,337.

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Annual job openings

Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.

Courses in Welding

First Semester

WLDG 101 SMAW I  (3)WLDG 102 SMAW II  (4)WLDG 104 Math for Welders  (2)WLDG 105 Cutting Operations and Plasma (1)WLDG 109 Blueprint Reading for Welders  (3)WLDG 110 Safety, Test and Preparation  (2)WLDG 210 Work Experience Seminar  (2)

Second Semester

WLDG 108 Precision Measurement & Tools  (2)WLDG 120 GMAW I  (3)WLDG 121 GMAW II  (4)WLDG 125 GTAW I  (3)WLDG 220 Work Experience II  (2)

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309-796-5341 or
309-796-5000

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