Welding Specialist • Certificate of Achievement
OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM
Total Credit Hours: 30
Colleague Code: CA.WELSP
Curriculum Code: WEL 110
Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester: WEL 101, WEL 102, WEL 104
Second Semester: WEL 103, WEL 105, WEL 106
Third Semester: WEL 107, WEL 108, WEL 109
Top 3 Occupations According to www.onetonline.org:
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121.00)
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters Operators and Tenders (51-4122.00)
For Program Information Contact:
Business and Technologies Department at 217.786.2381 or 217.786.2406 or see an academic advisor.
Required Program Courses (30 credits)
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Basic Metal Arc and Oxyacetylene Welding |
3 credits |
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Welding Blueprint Reading |
4 credits |
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Advanced Metal Arc Welding |
3 credits |
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MIG Welding |
3 credits |
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TIG Welding |
3 credits |
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Welding Fabrication |
4 credits |
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Entry Level Welder Certification |
4 credits |
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Pipe Welding |
3 credits |
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Aluminum Welding |
3 credits |
Lincoln Land Community College provides the following information in compliance with the “Program Integrity” and “Gainful Employment in a Recognized Occupation” regulations as defined by the US Department of Education (34 CFR 668.8).
Gainful Employment Information
In-District Tuition & Fees: |
$3,960 |
Books & Supplies: |
$1,310 |
Academic Year 10-11 Completions: |
2 |
On-time Completion** |
0 |
On-time Rate** |
0.0% |
Placement Rate*** |
100% |
Median Federal Loan**** |
No Graduates |
Median Private Loan**** |
No Graduates |
Median LLCC Loan**** |
No Graduates |
** Many students attend part-time and will not be able to complete the certificate in the amount of time indicated in the LLCC catalog. Students may also work on multiple degrees/certificates simultaneously, which often lengthens their time to completion.
***Calculated from FY10,11,12 respondents to employment status on the LLCC Career & Technical Graduate Follow-up Survey
****This is the median loan amount borrowed by certificate completers in 2010-2011