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ADMISSIONS &
REGISTRATION
Age requirements and basic
prerequisites
Applicants must be
18 years of age or older, in good physical condition and
have good eyesight or proper corrective eyewear. Each
applicant must be able to read, write and speak
English.
A high
school diploma or equivalent is required for programs
101, 102, 103 and 104.
All applicants
must make an appointment to attend a guided tour with a school
administrator prior to acceptance into a program. During this
visit, we recommend that you discuss your career goals and
training objectives. We can help you direct an education and
training plan based on your goals.
To apply for admission,
please contact Illinois Welding School to schedule an
appointment for an interview and tour of the school
facilities. At that time, we will complete an application
for enrollment and you will receive a copy of our
catalog. Please bring a copy of your high school diploma,
transcript or equivalent. In addition, we will need a
photo of your driver’s license or a photo ID. Illinois Welding
School does not charge any type of application or initial
enrollment fee. All deposits will be credited towards the
student’s tuition.
Because of the
specialized nature of the training offered, transfer credits
are not accepted.
TUITION
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Tuition payment
arrangements must be made prior to final acceptance into any
program.
SELF
PAY
Students may pay in full or set up an
individualized payment plan prior to enrollment. Payments may
be made in cash, check or credit card. Illinois Welding School
accepts VISA, MasterCard and Discover.
VOCATIONAL
LOANS
Students wishing to apply for a vocational
loan may contact school administrators for step by step
instructions. Students obtaining vocational loans to pay for
their tuition must have confirmation of the loan in our office
prior to the start date.
PERSONAL
LOANS
Students may work with their personal banking
institution to obtain a loan for the amount of program
tuition.
MONTGOMERY GI
BILL
Veterans wishing to use their education
benefits may discuss this with school
administrators.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships from organizations such as WorkForce Network,
Careerlink, Department of Human Services, American Welding
Society and many other sources are welcome. Unfortunately, we
do not accept Federal funding at this time.
TUITION
Information about tuition requirements and
financial assistance.
Tuition must be paid in full before your
starting date. If, for any reason, you are not accepted
by Illinois Welding School, all tuition and registration
fees will be refunded.
Illinois Welding School does not offer loans or payment plans.
However, we will help applicants who qualify find financial
assistance. Visa and Master Card are
accepted.
STUDENT BENEFITS
Information regarding job placement,
supplies, insurance and
more.
Job Placement
Assistance
Students who
successfully complete course 101-Production Welding
Specialist, 102-Structural Welding Specialist are
eligible for placement assistance. Our dedication to the
Illinois Welding School "Learn to Earn" training concept
is continued through the employment process.
The entire Illinois Welding School staff is working toward
preparing each student for a job in the welding industry.
Illinois Welding School cannot and does not guarantee
employment, but we do feel quality job placement is the
standard by which a successful training program measures its
performance.
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Supplies
Illinois
Welding School provides all books,
manuals, welding materials and welding
shop equipment required for Program 101
Production Welding Specialist, Program
102 Structural Welding Specialist,
Program 103 Pipe Welding Specialist, or
Program 104 Combination Structural/Pipe
Welding Specialist. One of each of
the following supplies will be provided:
standard hood, safety glasses, cap,
sleeves, welding gloves, safety jacket,
welpers, steel brush, pliers, and
chisel-pick combo tool. The student will
be responsible for any additional
personal welding equipment and
replacement equipment needed during
training.
Individuals
wishing to rent welding shop time and
students attending Course 201 Refresher
Welding or Course 202 Basic Welding are
required to furnish their own personal
welding equipment. You may also be
required to furnish any nonstandard
materials for these two courses.
Please check with the school one week
before you start to verify the
availability and charges for any
nonstandard materials.
Most
welding supplies can be purchased from
the school. Available items are as
follows: leather sleeve jackets,
light-weight protective jacket, sleeve
protectors, caps, hoods, lenses (clear
and filter), safety glasses, welding
gloves, TIG gloves, chisel, pliers,
slipjoint pliers, welpers, calculators
and welding manuals.
Shop
equipment available for use to all
students includes oxyacetylene, plasma
and carbon arc cutting equipment,
industry standard stick, mig and tig
welders, plus square wave mig and tig
machines, pipe cutting and beveling
machines plus the complementary shop
tools such as hand grinders, rod ovens,
drills, bench vises, and
bench.
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Insurance
Illinois Welding School students are not covered by school
health insurance or workers compensation plans. Students are
responsible for their own health and accident treatment
expense.
Housing
The school does not provide housing or meals. We will be
pleased to help you find affordable accommodations in the
Greater Peoria area or the Romeoville area.
Library
The school library is available to students taking day classes
from 3:15 to 4:30. Students taking evening classes may use the
library from 2:30 to 3:30.
Illinois Welding School
is authorized for operation pursuant to the "Certificate
of Approval to operate issued by the Illinois State
Superintendent of Education, 100 North First Street,
Springfield, IL
62777."
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