Welding Technology/Welder

The Welding Technology/Welder program at Joliet Junior College is a two- to four-year certificate program at this public college in Joliet, IL. The program covers core welding processes, fabrication techniques, and safety practices to prepare students for entry-level positions in manufacturing, construction, and related industries.

Falling within the welding technology field (CIP 48.0508), this certificate is one of several vocational programs offered at Joliet Junior College. Related programs at the school include Registered Nursing, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Radiologic Technology/Science, Animation and Interactive Technology, and Computer and Information Systems Security. Students can expect hands-on instruction in processes including shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, and gas tungsten arc welding, alongside training in weld quality inspection and blueprint interpretation.