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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 |
| 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 If you are a high school junior or senior, you can get a head start on your future by taking college-level courses now! Visit our Dual Credit webpage for a listing of area high schools with courses available Communications | English | Humanities | Lab Science/Mathematics | Social Science High School Diploma or GED Getting Started: Apply to ICC | Paying for College | Career Information:
Welding
| Student Information Production Welder
(7 credit hours) CW – Certified Welder (optional) Welder, Cutter, Welder-Fitter
$12-16/hr
Welding Operator(12 credit hours) CW – Certified Welder (optional) Welding, Soldering & Brazing Machine Setter Operator$14-20/hr
Welding Specialist
(27 credit hours) CW – Certified Welder (optional) Structural Iron and Steel Worker, Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker$20-25/hr
Welding Technology
(61 credit hours) CW – Certified Welder (optional) Structural Iron and Steel Worker, Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker$20-25/hr There are no current articulation agreements to Bachelor degree programs. There are no current articulation agreements to Bachelor degree programs. Transfer agreements formalize the transfer process from ICC to other colleges and universities. For additional transfer information, including information on transfer partnerships and transfer guides:
Pathway:
Production
ICC Pathway: Welding Technology
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Certificate of Completion
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