Training Provider: Illinois Welding School Name of Training Program: Program #101/ Production Welding Specialists Location of Training: Romeoville General Description of Program: The Production Welding Specialists program is a 10 week course, requiring completion of 350 clock hours. This program is recommended to serve the needs of students interested in developing the skills required for employment in the manufacturing industry. The primary welding processes in this program are Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) also known as mig welding; and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) also known as flux cored welding. The student will also be introduced to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) a.k.a. stick welding. In addition to the processes, students also will learn how to read Welding Symbols and Blueprints. The student will receive a diploma when the course is completed Type of Certifications Offered: AWS D1.1 (plate) available
Training Provider: Elgin Community College Name of Training Program: Basic Vocational Specialist in Welding Program Location of Training: Elgin General Description of Program: Students enrolled in the welding Basic Vocational Specialist (BVS) program attend occupational training classes 11 hours per week for 16 weeks. Second semester, students attend occupational training classes 11.5 hours per week for 16 weeks. Successful completion of two semesters earns students an AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code 3G vertical up and an AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code 4G overhead resulting in a MIG welding certificate. If students wish to add ARC welding, they are required to take an additional two-hour credit course. Description of course content follows. WEL101 Welding I - Basic concepts of oxy-acetylene welding and electric welding for beginners. This includes arc welding and gas welding, brazing and cutting in the flat position. WEL102 Welding II - Advanced techniques and skill improvement in oxy-acetylene welding and arc welding. Lab experiences in basic MIG and TIG (Heliarc) welding will be provided. An introduction to weld testing will be included. IMT212 Metallurgy - Basic introduction to ferrous and nonferrous materials and alloys and their molecular activity during processing from raw material to finished product. The composition and changes of the metal are analyzed under laboratory testing to heat treatment, destructive and nondestructive testing, and various fabrication processes. WEL208 Welding III - The student will perform weld using mild steel in all positions and will include arc, gas tungsten arc (TIG), submerged arc welding (SAW), and gas metal are (MIG) processes. The student will become comfortable in the operation of plasma arc cutting. Emphases will be on development of a degree of skill necessary to pass welder qualification tests in all positions. WEL120 Blueprint Reading for Welders - Prepares the student in interpret drawings as applied in the welding trade and to become familiar with welding symbols and their significance. WEL218/220 ARC or MIG Welder Qualification (most students taking MIG) - Students must pass two guided bend tests to receive certification. This certification will meet the requirements of AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code (limited thickness). Type of Certifications Offered: MSSC safety certification available for class-size with minimum of 9 students; AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code included in training program fees
Training Provider: First Institute Training and Management, Inc. Name of Training Program: Mobile Welding Lab Location of Training: 1000 NIMCO Drive, Crystal Lake, IL 1139 S. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL Smoketree Plaza, North Aurora, IL 1815 West Diehl Road, Naperville, IL General Description of Program: The 120-hour welding training is delivered in a state of the art training lab transported by tractor trailer and able to provide training for up to ten students at a time. The mobile lab allows training to be provided when and where it is needed. Training is delivered on a cohort, class-size basis at as many of the Metro Suburban ATIM Program s workforce area locations as possible/appropriate. As a result of the Mobile Welding Lab s (MWL) flexibility, the program s duration and training schedule can be customized to the needs of each class of students. The ideal model is an average 20-30 hours per week with the 120-hour program taking four to six weeks to complete. The program will result in an American Welding Society (AWS) certification for each graduate. Program content and competencies to be obtained, as evidenced by the AWS D1.1 certification, include: GMAW Welding Process (Theory & Application) General understanding of the fundamentals of electric welding Specific knowledge of the GMAW Weld Process and when it is appropriate to use GMAW Weld Equipment (Set-Up and Operation) Knowledge of the major GMAW components (power source, wire feed, power cable) Ability to assemble components and properly adjust weld parameters for successful welds in mild steel applications GMAW Weld Consumables (Filler Metal, Shielding Gas) Able to identify consumable components (drive rollers, gas diffuser, contact tip, shielding gas nozzle, protective liners) Knowledge of various filler metals and corresponding shielding gas and their uses Weld Safety (Essentials of the Welding Environment) Knowledge of safety expectations specific to electric weld processes Basic understanding of safety requirements for the metal fabrication and manufacturing industries Weld Joint Design (Butt, Lap, T, Edge, Corner) Able to identify the five basic weld joint designs Determine the proper joint design for the proposed weldment application Weld Type (Fillet [F], Groove [G]) Clearly understand the two type of welds and their application relative to the joint design Weld Position (Flat [1], Horizontal [2], Vertical [3], Overhead [4]) Understanding of the four basic weld positions Learn specific GMAW weld technique to master the four positions Blueprint Reading for Welders (Three-View, Pictorial, Symbols) General understanding in the basics of blueprints found in metal fabrication and manufacturing Understanding of typical weld symbols found on working drawings and how to interpret the information included in a symbol Basic Math for Welders General understanding of basic math principles (add, subtract, multiple, divide, percentage) used to determine various dimensional requirements in the metal fabrication and manufacturing industry Type of Certifications Offered: AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code; MSSC Safety Certificate
Training Provider: Joliet Junior College Name of Training Program: Industrial Welding Technology Program Location of Training: Joliet campus, 1215 Houbolt Road General Description of Program: The Industrial Welding Technology Program is a 13.3 credit hour program that prepares individuals for employment in industry sectors requiring welding technologies and skills. Following is a description of the program courses and content: WELD 114/115 Arc Welding I & II (Horizontal) (3 credit hours) WELC 114 - A beginning course in a comprehensive welding program. Emphasis on types of welding, kinds of machines, differences in current, and types of electrodes used. WELD 115 - Introduction to and basic techniques on arc welding in the horizontal position. Basic techniques in arc welding including how to set current and fine settings on power sources. Emphasis is also on striking the arc and motions to be used in running the bead. WELD 116/117 Arc Welding III & IV (Vertical) (3 credit hours) WELD 116 - Technical knowledge, motions used and individual practice in vertical welding. WELD 117 - A continuation of WELD 116 with added emphasis on practice with beads of varying widths to perfect the process in preparation for pipe welding. WELD 127/128 Arc Welding V & VI (Overhead) (3 credit hours) WELD 127 - Includes techniques for working against gravity, how to assume an awkward stance and be comfortable, and how to eads of uniform size and correct penetration. WELD 128 - A continuation of overhead arc welding with emphasis on overhead welding of the joints and open butt joints. WELD 130 Pipe Welding (1.5 credit hours) Emphasis on the 45-degree fixed position method of welding pipe. With the completion of this aspect of welding, the welder need only keep current with changes in welding and stay in practice. MFG 115 Blueprint Reading for Manufacturing (3 credit hours) MFG 115 is designed to develop a high degree of skill in visualizing and interpreting prints. The classwork includes the principles of orthographic projection, dimensions and tolerances, the application and interpretation of machining, and welding symbols and specifications. This course also covers the reading of numerical control prints, sheet metal prints, machining prints, welding prints, and instrumentation and control diagrams. Type of Certifications Offered: AWS D1.1 included in program cost; obtained upon successful completion of program; MSSC safety certification available upon request.
Training Provider: McHenry County College Name of Training Program: Welding Program (Noncredit) Location of Training: Woodstock Center, 912 Trakk Lane, Woodstock General Description of Program: The noncredit welding program consists of three classes offered through the Continuing Education Department that prepares students to take the test for certification in A.W.S.D1.1 on mild steel, plate only, using the MIG process. The program teaches the basic welding skills needed for entry-level positions. The first class, Welding Boot Camp, addresses: Beginning Welding Skills (MIG, TIG, ARC) with multiple metals; Welding Technology; Blueprint Reading Principles; Mathematics for Welders; Plant Safety; plus welding techniques and styles to adequately perform welds in all positions. The Advanced Welding class is designed to teach the advanced principles of mild steel, plate only, using the MIG welding process. The final class, Welding Certification Qualification Preparation is designed to prepare an experienced welder for the certification test in A.W.S.D1.1 on mild steel, plate only, using the MIG process. The majority of class time will be hands-on practice of welding skills needed to pass the certification test. A.W.S. standards will be followed. Available testing sites and fees will be discussed in addition to the requirements for maintenance of certification. Type of Certifications Offered: Students are provided information about testing for the AWS D1.1 but McHenry County College does not administer the test or arrange for students to take the test.