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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Welding is an art, a trade and a skill used by other trades. More than 75 occupational titles are listed by the U.S. Department of Labor that entail some form of welding-related activities. The 1990 census shows that approximately 4.6 percent of all welders in the United States are employed in Illinois, which ranks sixth among all states.
In DuPage County, welding ranks high on the list of the 30 fastest-growing occupations. These figures do not include more than one million people nationally who currently use welding as part of their occupation, including mechanics, machinists, plumbers and maintenance workers. Add to that the hobbyist, sculptor and other artisans, and you have a sizable number of people needing and/or desiring to learn the art of welding.
At College of DuPage, the Welding program is designed for people interested in learning welding or upgrading their skills in the various processes. Novices and advanced-level students can benefit from the individualized competency-based program offered. This program offers a variety of skill levels in oxyacetylene, arc, MIG, TIG, and plasma welding/cutting processes, using both manual and semi-automatic applications. A course in welding theory and blueprint reading is also available.
The program offers competency-based instruction during day, evening and Saturday classes.
From a historical point of view, welding is still growing. The Occupational Outlook Handbook projects that job prospects are excellent through 2014, as employers are having difficulty finding qualified workers.
Mark E. Meyer, coordinator
IC 1070B
942-2038
Natural and Applied Sciences Division
IC 3028
(630) 942-2010
MAJOR EMPLOYMENT AREAS
• Arc Welder
• TIG Welder
• MIG Welder
• Metal Fabricator
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The following files describe in detail the requirements for this program. They are portable document format (PDF) files that can be viewed and printed with free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer, you may download it here.
Please consult a faculty adviser listed below before beginning your coursework.
Certificate
• Welding
Information on the certificate listed above can be found on the following file:
[Certificate, PDF file]
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FACULTY ADVISER
If you are considering this program as an area of study, consult with a faculty adviser in this field. To send an e-mail, click on the name of the adviser you wish to reach:
Location Phone Mark E. Meyer, coordinator IC 1070B 942-2038
If you are unable to contact a faculty adviser, messages may be left with the Natural and Applied Sciences Division, IC 3028, (630) 942-2010.
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