Program Highlights
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.
- Develop your skills in current welding processes, including flat and position welding.
- Train in a state-of-the-art facility with the most recent aviation equipment and technology.
- Learn from instructors who have experience working in the industry.
- Skills learned can be used to work in industries of car racing, construction, manufacturing, pipelines and much more.
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.
Explore available welding classes in LoggerCentral. Students need to consult with program director/enrollment specialist before registering.
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.
For fall 2025, spring 2026 and summer 2026, welding (WEL) classes (except WEL 102 & 135) have a tuition rate of $215.25 per credit hour for in-district residents. WEL 135 has a standard in-district rate of $143.50 per credit hour.
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Students are required to have a basic set of tools. Books sold separately.
Advanced-Level Welding • Certificate of Achievement
Program costs as of August 2024 (through summer 2025):
- Tuition and fees: $6,968.00
- Books: $421.17
- Tools: $788.44
- Total: $8,177.61
Program costs as of August 2025:
- Tuition and fees: $7,129
- Books: $530.86
- Tools: $799.29
- Total: $8,459.15
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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.)
Questions and Tours
Questions about the welding program? Looking to schedule a tour or learn how to hire our graduates? Have questions or need help with registering for class? Schedule a meeting with Jon Brandenburg, program director. After booking, you will receive an email confirmation. Please make sure to check your email spam/junk folders for the confirmation.