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Welding Technology
The Welding Technology curriculum can be completed by a full-time student in two years and results in an Associate in Applied Science Degree. In addition to developing welding skills, the program includes technical background in such areas as metallurgy, physics and electricity, as well as a survey of industry-related practices.
Career Opportunities
Possible careers upon completing the Welding Technology program include:
- Welder
- Welding specialist
- Welding analyst
- Welding technician
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Degree
Associate in Applied Science (Career Program)
Total Credit Hours: 61
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required General Education Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ENGLISH * | 3 | |
| COMMUNICATION * | 3 | |
| LABORATORY SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS * | 7 | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE * | 3 | |
| HUMANITIES * | 3 |
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| MACTR 121 | MACHINE TOOL OPERATION I | 3 |
| MECTK 121 | INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING USING AUTOCAD | 3 |
| MECTK 226 | STATISTICS AND QUALITY CONTROL | 3 |
| MECTK 232 | MATERIALS SCIENCE AND PHYSICAL METALLURGY | 3 |
| NCTK 110 | INTRODUCTION TO NUMERICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS | 1 |
| NCTK 212 | CNC MACHINE OPERATION I | 2 |
| 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 141 | GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING | 1 |
| WELD 150 | WELD CERTIFICATION PREPARATION AND TESTING | 1 to 5 |
| WELD 161 | MAINTENANCE WELDING | 2 |
| WELD 163 | WELD FABRICATION WITH THE GMAW PROCESS | 2 |
| WELD 210 | WELDING EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION | 3 |
| WELD 223 | STICK WELDING III | 1 |
| WELD 230 | WELD TESTING | 3 |
| WELD 240 | WELD ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| WELD 263 | WELD FABRICATION WITH THE SMAW PROCESS | 2 |
* See specific requirements for Associate in Applied Science Degree.
The Welding Technology curriculum can be completed by a full-time student in two years and leads to an Associate in Applied Science degree. In addition to developing welding skills, the program includes technical background in such areas as metallurgy, physics, and electricity, as well as a survey of industry-related practices. Employment possibilities include welder, welding specialist, welding analyst, or welding technician.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | English; WELD 111; WELD 112; WELD 113; WELD 121; WELD 122; WELD 131; WELD 135; WELD 161 |
| Spring Semester 1 | Laboratory Science/Mathematics; WELD 141; WELD 163; WELD 223; WELD 210; MACTR 121 |
| Fall Semester 2 | Communication; Humanities; Laboratory Science/Mathematics; MECTK 121; WELD 230; WELD 263 |
| Spring Semester 2 | Social Science; NCTK 110; NCTK 212; MECTK 226; MECTK 232; WELD 240 |
Program Contact Information
Agricultural and Industrial Technologies Department
AIT Building, Room 118
(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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Point of Entry
High School Diploma or GED
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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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