Weld with precision.
Develop the specialized skills needed for a career in welding.
Get prepared for a hands-on career in the welding workforce. Train in industry-standard welding techniques, blueprint reading and safety while gaining experience welding pipe in multiple positions.
Moraine Valley provides training from certified welding inspectors who are industry professionals and offers welding classes for all skill levels. Students are trained under the current industry, structural steel, pipe and pressure codes. Many of our graduates have gone on to work in the Pile Drivers Union, Meyer Tool and Pipe fitters Local 597.
This program is approved for dual enrollment. The Dual Enrollment Program allows you to take classes at Moraine Valley and earn college credit while you’re still in high school (with permission from your high school guidance counselor).
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Forge your future with a Career in Welding
Get introduced to essential concepts and acquire valuable experience in welding.
Welders are employed by manufacturing, fabrication, maintenance and construction companies. They are important to help ensure the safety of the infrastructure in communities by repairing and rebuilding bridges, highways, buildings and more.
Trained welders are required due to new government regulations and personal safety requirements that dictate stricter codes. Also, more products have emerged requiring certified and qualified welders.
Moraine Valley certificates will help you be more marketable.
The Pipe Welding Certificate at Moraine Valley is designed to be completed in about one year.
This program prepares the student for a career as an entry-level welder with specific pipe welding skills required for the pipe welder’s union.
Real stories of success.
Hear why welding is a great career choice from a current student in our Welding Program and the program鈥檚 department chair.
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| Program | Type of Credential | Curriculum Code | Department or Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 1531 | Mechanical Technologies |
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