Danville Area Community College

School type: Community College

Danville Area Community College offers stackable Welding and Advanced Welding certificates at its main campus. The foundational certificate develops blueprint-reading, technical-math, structural-welding, manufacturing-welding, and fabrication skills, including MIG, TIG, and Flux-Core work on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. The advanced stage adds technical math and concentrated Stick and TIG pipe welding in 2G, 5G, and 6G positions. DACC also delivers the sequence through its two-year afternoon College Express option for eligible high school students.

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Advanced Welding Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication
Program Length: 16 additional semester credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Day/evening availability varies by term; College Express pathway is offered in the afternoon over two academic years

An advanced, stackable certificate stage that follows the foundational Welding certificate. The official catalog lists 16 additional credits in… Read full description

An advanced, stackable certificate stage that follows the foundational Welding certificate. The official catalog lists 16 additional credits in technical math, blueprint reading, Stick pipe welding, and advanced pipe welding. Current course information covers SMAW and GTAW pipe practice in 2G, 5G, and 6G positions, building on the foundational certificate's structural, MIG, TIG, Flux-Core, fabrication, and materials training. The college describes the advanced certificate as preparation for employer welding-certification examinations without identifying a specific AWS credential.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Danville, IL

Availability sources

Main Campus — availability source

Welding Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Flux-Core, Structural, Fabrication
Program Length: 19 semester credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Day/evening availability varies by term; College Express pathway is offered in the afternoon

A 19-credit foundational certificate for maintenance and industrial welding work. Required study includes technical math, mechanical blueprint… Read full description

A 19-credit foundational certificate for maintenance and industrial welding work. Required study includes technical math, mechanical blueprint reading, structural welding, welding for manufacturing, and communication. Current course descriptions document MIG, TIG, and Flux-Core techniques on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum; structural welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions; cutting and material preparation; and fabrication-oriented shop practice.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Danville, IL

Availability sources

Main Campus — availability source

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