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Make solid connections with a career in welding.
Prepare for a hands-on career in the field of welding. 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 Pipefitters Local 597.
This program is approved for Dual Enrollment, which 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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Build a Career in Welding
Learn essential concepts and acquire valuable experience in welding.
Welders are employed by manufacturing, fabrication, maintenance and construction companies. They are important to ensure the safety of the infrastructure in communities by repairing and rebuilding bridges, highways, buildings and more.
Because of new government regulations and personal safety requirements that dictate stricter codes, trained welders are required. Also, more products have emerged requiring certified and qualified welders.
The Welding Advanced Certificate at Moraine Valley is designed to be completed in about three semesters.
This program prepares students for employment in the welding field. Students gain experience in SMAW (stick), gas metal arc welding (mig), gas tungsten arc welding (tig), brazing, braze welding, oxy fuel and plasma cutting. Metallurgy, welding print interpretation, electrical welding circuits and related safety procedures also are covered. Advanced training in pipe welding using the shielded metal arc process or advanced training in industrial problems are offered as options for this certificate.
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 | 1229 | Mechanical Technologies |
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