Welding Technology/Welder

The Welding Technology/Welder certificate program at Elgin Community College is a one-to-two-year credential offered by this public institution in Elgin, IL. The program covers welding processes including MIG, TIG, and stick welding, along with blueprint reading, metal preparation, and safety practices relevant to manufacturing and construction industries.

This program is classified under the welding technology CIP field (48.0508), which prepares students for entry-level positions as welders and welding fabricators. Elgin Community College also offers a longer two-to-four-year Welding Technology/Welder certificate at the same campus, as well as related programs including Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Instrumentation Technology/Technician, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Culinary Arts/Chef Training.