Welding Technology Advanced - Southwestern Illinois College

Welding Technology Advanced from Southwestern Illinois College is a Campus Certificate Engineering General degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The American Welding Society recognizes the Welding program at Southwestern Illinois College as one of the best in the nation. The program provides expert training to beginning welders as well as a chance for experienced welders to upgrade their skills. Students gain extensive hands-on experience and learn about employer relationships in preparation for the job market. Students learn Shielded Metal Arc Welding; Gas metal Arc Welding , including short circuits, globular and spray transfers; Flux Cored Arc Welding and Plasma Arc Welding and Cutting; Acetylene Welding and Cutting; Gas Tungsten Arc Welding; blueprint reading; layout fit up; and how to inspect welds. The college's welding shop has state-of-the-art equipment, and instructors offer students years of experience as well as knowledge of the latest trends in welding. Members of the staff are also active in the American Welding Society St. Louis Section, and National AWS Committee. The college is a member of Vocational Industrial Clubs of America. The laboratory is open six days a week, 70 hours a week to maximize hands-on experience. Day students attend classes four or five days a week; night students attend classes two or three nights a week. Students use about 30,000 pounds of filler metal and 50 tons of metal each year. Career Opportunities Welder Welding Technician Fitter Layout People Welding Technician View more details on Southwestern Illinois College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Engineering General courses.