Welder Technician Certificate
Prairie State College’s welder technician Certificate program offers advanced training in diverse welding methods, safety procedures, and metal fabrication. This program prepares you to meet industry demands and work on specialized welding jobs that require precision and technical expertise.
What Can You Do with a Certificate in Welding?
With a welder technician Certificate, you can work as a certified welder in fields
such as construction, manufacturing, shipbuilding, aerospace, or repair services.
You’ll be qualified to perform advanced welding tasks, interpret technical drawings,
and ensure quality control. This certificate also serves as a foundation for pursuing
further certifications or roles such as welding inspector, supervisor, or technician,
providing a pathway to higher-paying, specialized positions in the welding industry.
The demand for highly skilled welders continues to grow across multiple sectors, including
manufacturing, infrastructure, aerospace, and energy. Employers seek professionals
who can handle complex welding tasks, operate advanced equipment, and ensure safety
and quality standards. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts steady employment
growth in welding, with competitive wages and opportunities for career advancement.
Skilled welders with specialized training are essential for building and maintaining
critical infrastructure and industrial systems.
Suggested Curriculum
This certificate program is designed to concentrate on welding skills utilizing processes
that are most widely employed in business and industry. The welding proficiency and
knowledge gained in this program supplement most skilled construction trades.
- Program Requirements
- AMATH 112 Applied Mathematics for the Skilled Trades
- CADMD 141 Technical Drafting I
- DRAFT 115 Blueprint Reading for Mechanical Trades
- MT 220 Metallurgy – Ferrous
- WELD 115 Basic Arc Welding/Oxyfuel Welding
- WELD 215 Intermediate Arc Welding/SMAW, GMAW
- WELD 265 Advanced Arc Welding/GMAW
- WELD 268 Advanced Independent Projects
Each college and university has its own major requirements and transfer policies. Consult the schools you are considering and a PSC advisor to discuss courses and their transferability.
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Welder Technician Certificate (APP.W.TCE)
This program is designed to be completed in 12 months.
This program will cost $4,991 if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $0 of debt.
Faculty Contact Information
Martin Wolfe
Associate Professor/Coordinator, Welding
Office: (708) 709-7807
Lab: (708) 709-3691
mwolfe@prairiestate.edu
Office: T-145
Lab: T-165
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