American Welding Society - Level 1 Certificate

The American Welding Society certificate is designed to provide students with technical skills needed to become a level 1 certified welder. The graduate will be proficient in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, OFC, OAW, PAC, and GTAW procedures, mathematic calculations, and reading blueprints. Students receive various levels of welding proficiency after successfully completing tests which measure their welding skills.

American Welding Society Level I Certificate Program Goals

• Provide students with opportunities to acquire knowledge and develop skills used in the welding industry and to become familiar with career opportunities in the welding industry.
• Develop skills using hand and power tools of the industry in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, OFC, OAW, PAC, and GTAW procedures.
• Develop the ability to read welding diagrams and related technical manuals and to practice effective listening and communication skills.
• Provide students with the practical application of mathematical computations used in the welding industry.
• Develop an awareness of the responsibility and need for safe procedures that must be followed in the lab and/or work environment.

Labor Market Need for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers:

2015 Median Pay: $38,150 per year; $18.34 per hour

Employment change 2014 - 2024: 14, 400 positions available

Admission to the Program: Open

First-Time Enrollees

1. Complete an application for admission and, if desired, apply for financial aid.
2. Send an official high school transcript or GED score report to the Admissions and Records Office.
3. Complete the placement exam.
4. Meet with an advisor/counselor to select classes and complete the registration process.

Department of Career & Technical Education

2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd.
Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: 309.345.3501

For Additional Information Contact:

The Welcome Center
Phone: 309.345.3500
welcomecenter@sandburg.edu

For Graduation Requirements:

See the graduation policies and procedures page for details.