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Welding Operator
The Welding Operator Certificate consists of twelve semester hours of instruction. Upon completion of this program, the graduate is prepared for employment as an entry-level welder.
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Degree
Certificate (Certificate Program)
Total Credit Hours: 12
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| WELD 111 | WELDING BLUEPRINT READING | 3 |
| WELD 112 | WELDING THEORY - SMAW | 1 |
| WELD 113 | WELDING THEORY - GMAW | 1 |
| WELD 121 | STICK WELDING I | 1 |
| WELD 122 | STICK WELDING II | 1 |
| WELD 131 | SEMI-AUTOMATIC ARC WELDING | 1 |
| WELD 135 | ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL SEMI-AUTOMATIC ARC WELDING (GMAW) | 1 |
| WELD 150 | WELD CERTIFICATION PREPARATION AND TESTING | 1 to 5 |
| WELD 161 | MAINTENANCE WELDING | 2 |
The Welding Operator certificate consists of twelve semester hours of instruction. Upon completion of this program, the graduate is prepared for entry-level employment as a manufacturing production or construction apprentice welder.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | WELD 111; WELD 112; WELD 113; WELD 121; WELD 131; WELD 122; WELD 135; WELD 150; WELD 161 |
Program Contact Information
Agricultural and Industrial Technologies Department
AIT Building, Rm. 209
(309) 694-5171 or (309) 694-5510
Illinois Career Cluster
Manufacturing
Career Pathway:
Production
Career Pathway
Pathway programs at ICC have a map that shows the courses/degree requirements that will lead students to their desired education and employment goals.
Career Cluster: Manufacturing
Pathway: Production
ICC Pathway: Welding Technology
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Certificate of Completion
Production Welder(7 credit hours)
Industry Credentials
CW – Certified Welder(optional)
Employment Information
Welder, Cutter, Welder-Fitter$12-16/hr
Certificate of Completion
Welding Operator(12 credit hours)
Industry Credentials
CW – Certified Welder(optional)
Employment Information
Welding, Soldering & Brazing Machine Setter Operator$14-20/hr
Certificate of Completion
Welding Specialist(27 credit hours)
Industry Credentials
CW – Certified Welder(optional)
Employment Information
Structural Iron and Steel Worker, Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker$20-25/hr
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Welding Technology(61 credit hours)
Industry Credentials
CW – Certified Welder(optional)
Employment Information
Structural Iron and Steel Worker, Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker$20-25/hr
Occupation Bachelor Degree Transfer Options
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Career Cluster Bachelor Degree Transfer Options
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