A career in welding can take you almost anywhere. Welding is a needed skill in a broad range of industries including aerospace, automotive production, building and bridge construction, commercial diving, farm repair, manufacturing, oil rigs and refineries, power plants, robotics and ship building.
LLCC offers students the opportunity to focus solely on courses in welding while earning a certificate. Students get to train in state-of-the-art facilities available at the Springfield campus and LLCC-Taylorville and are taught by instructors who have worked in a variety of welding environments. Graduates from our program are currently working in the industries of car racing, construction, manufacturing, pipelines and others.
Degrees & Certs
LLCC offers the following programs to successfully equip you for a career in welding. LLCC’s welding certificate programs are designed to prepare students for the AWS entry-level welder certification exam and provide skill development in current welding processes, including flat and position welding.
Job Outlook
Use the tool below to see what opportunities with an Advanced-Level Welding certificate look like. (Note: In addition to the Advanced-Level Welding Certificate of Achievement, other certificates are available. Opportunities may vary on the educational level earned.)
Cost
For fall 2024, spring 2025 and summer 2025, welding (WEL) classes (except WEL 102 & 135) have a tuition rate of $210 per credit hour for in-district residents. WEL 135 has a standard in-district rate of $140 per credit hour. Get more information on tuition and fees.
Students are required to have a basic set of tools. Books sold separately.
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Cost breakdown
Advanced-Level Welding • Certificate of Achievement
Program costs as of August 2024:
- Tuition and fees: $6,968.00
- Books: $421.17
- Tools: $788.44
- Total: $8,177.61
Getting Started
Questions and tours
Questions about the welding program? Looking to schedule a group tour or learn how to hire our graduates? Contact Jon Brandenburg, program director, at 217-786-2277.
Attend an upcoming information session to learn more and get on a path to a great career in welding! Events will be held at the Workforce Careers Center on LLCC's main campus in Springfield. Upcoming dates include: Wednesday, Dec. 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Jan. 28, 9-11 a.m.; and Tuesday, Feb. 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Ready to enroll?
Schedule a meeting with Darla! Grab 45 minutes with us, and we will work with you to understand our programs, admission requirements and steps to enroll! These well-paying careers need trained workers now and in the future. Contact Darla Cochran, workforce enrollment specialist, at 217-786-2407.
Note: After booking, you will receive an email and text confirmation. Please make sure to check your email spam/junk folders for the confirmation. Depending on your spam filter settings, your conformation may have been delivered there.
Classes
Explore available welding classes in LoggerCentral. Students need to consult with program director/enrollment specialist before registering.