Kaskaskia College

Kaskaskia College offers an Associate in Applied Science in Welding Technology plus Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced Welder certificates, a Basic Welding certificate and a Fitter Fabricator certificate. The programs combine shop safety, cutting, print reading, metallurgy and hands-on work in multiple welding processes, with advanced options in pipe, structural and fabrication skills. Current program pages publish semester-by-semester estimated costs for each credential.

Programs Offered

Welding Technology, AAS

Credential: associate degree
Program cost: $13,672.25
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 60 credit hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: day/night

The 60-credit AAS combines general education with welding theory and substantial shop work. Official materials… Read full description

The 60-credit AAS combines general education with welding theory and substantial shop work. Official materials cover stick, MIG, TIG, flux-core, pipe and fabrication applications, along with cutting, blueprint reading, metallurgy, testing and AWS D1.1 performance expectations.

Offered at

Main Campus — Centralia, IL

Introductory Welder Level I Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $3,899.25
Processes: MIG, Stick
Program Length: 17 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Foundational welding certificate with safety, cutting, print-reading and beginning arc-welding coursework.

Offered at

Main Campus — Centralia, IL

Intermediate Welder Level II Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $8,493.50
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core
Program Length: 36 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Intermediate stackable credential that adds broader process and shop training beyond Level I.

Offered at

Main Campus — Centralia, IL

Advanced Welder Level III Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $10,435.50
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication
Program Length: 45 credit hours
AWS Prep: Available

Advanced stackable credential covering multiple welding processes and preparation for welding certifications.

Offered at

Main Campus — Centralia, IL

Basic Welding Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $2,690.50
Processes: MIG, Stick
Program Length: 11 credit hours
AWS Prep: Available

Short basic welding credential aligned with AWS SENSE Level I training and foundational shop skills.

Offered at

Main Campus — Centralia, IL

Fitter Fabricator Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: $10,804.25
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Structural, Fabrication
Program Length: 47 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Fabrication-focused credential combining welding processes with layout, fitting, drawing interpretation and production-oriented fabrication work.

Offered at

Main Campus — Centralia, IL

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