Welding

The 4th Annual Welding Competition is on April 17, 2026

• High School SMAW
• College SMAW
• College GMAW

Thank you to our sponsors: HCC, Inc., Vactor, Carus, Constellation, On Site Repair Services Inc., Ajinomoto Foods, and Valley Fabrication Inc.

Welding Degrees and Certificates

Welding Construction: AAS Guide Sheet

• Welding - SMAW Basic
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick)
• Welding - SMAW Intermediate
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick)
• Welding - SMAW Advanced
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick)

Welding Production: Guide Sheet

• Welding - GMAW Basic
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG, Wire)
• Welding - GMAW Intermediate
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG, Wire)
• Welding - GMAW Advanced
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG, Wire)
• Welding - GTAW
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG)
• Welding - OAW
  • Oxy- Acetylene Welding

Get Started in Welding

• Apply to IVCC
• Apply for Financial Aid

Contacts to Register

Email: welding@Ivcc.edu

Elizabeth Bulthuis
Phone: 815-224-0265
Email: Liz_Bulthuis@ivcc.edu

Patricia Glade
Phone: 815-224-0233
Email: Patricia_Glade@ivcc.edu

Carrie Danekas
Phone: 815-224-0372
Email: Carrie_Danekas@ivcc.edu

Theresa Molln
Phone: 815-224-0630
Email: Theresa_Molln@ivcc.edu