Interested in moving beyond entry-level employment in welding? The advanced welding certificate provides training in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, OAW, PAC and GTAW procedures, mathematic calculations, reading blueprints and safety operations.

 

Careers in welding

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates a 14% employment growth of pipe-fitters and steam-fitters from now to 2028. The increase in employment is expected due to workers exiting the labor force for due to retirement or seeking new occupations. 

Potential jobs include

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Welders, cutters and welder fitters

Pipe fitters and steam-fitters 

Solderers and brazers 

Boilermakers

 

COURSE INFO

Class formats

Sandburg offers courses in a variety of formats to best fit your needs. Regardless of the format, make sure you have access to a reliable computer with high-speed internet. All courses use online resources and require you to access course information through mySandburg. The Galesburg and Carthage campuses have open computer labs for your use as a student.

Sample course schedule

The program offers both online and face-to-face class options. 

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FINANCIAL AID, GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Learn how you can take advantage of financial aid, grants and scholarships available to Sandburg students.

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) helps job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy. Learn more, and complete this form to determine your eligibility.

Career and technical programs/courses follow our equal opportunity & non-discrimination statement. For more information, email the Title IX coordinator, or call 309.341.5258 or the ADA/504 coordinator at 309.341.5262.

Admission requirements

This program is an open-enrollment program, meaning there isn't any criteria students must meet to be admitted. 

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