American Welding Society (AWS) SENSE 1 Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 10/27/2023
Program Description
Theory and practice in the preparation and welding steel joints in various positions. Safety, electrode selection, inspection, and testing using shield metal, gas tungsten, flux core, and gas metal arc welding. Skills are developed in producing different position butt and fillet welds. American Welding Society (AWS) testing is emphasized.
Established in 2015
CIP: 48-0508 Welding Technology/Welder.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Production Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
American Welding Society
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: American Welding Society
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
48 Weeks ( 368.00 Hours / 17.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,448.00 |
| Books | $350.00 |
| Fees | $595.00 |
| Tests | $100.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $200.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,693.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information.**Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: American Welding Society (AWS) SENSE 1 Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 10/27/2023
Program Description
Theory and practice in the preparation and welding steel joints in various positions. Safety, electrode selection, inspection, and testing using shield metal, gas tungsten, flux core, and gas metal arc welding. Skills are developed in producing different position butt and fillet welds. American Welding Society (AWS) testing is emphasized.
Established in 2015
CIP: 48-0508 Welding Technology/Welder.
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Production Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
American Welding Society
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: American Welding Society
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
48 Weeks ( 368.00 Hours / 17.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,448.00 |
| Books | $350.00 |
| Fees | $595.00 |
| Tests | $100.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $200.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,693.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information.**Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes