Welding Programs

Start your welding career at Black Hawk College

We have both credit and non-credit programs which prepare students for careers in welding. Our Trade and Technical Programs are college-credit programs, while the Business Training Center offers short-term, non-credit training. Not sure what works for you? Contact us for more information.

Short-Term Welding Programs

• Certificates in MIG or Stick/TIG welding (non-credit)
• Short term training (six-week class)
• 140 hours (40 classroom, 100 weld lab)
• Program does not qualify for financial aid.
• Classes are at the Industrial Training Lab Extension Center (ITLEC) in Moline.
• Offered by the Black Hawk College Business Training Center.
• Registration: Call 309-796-5718 or visit the BHC Business Training Center in Building 1 at the Quad-Cities Campus in Moline.
• Since 2004, this welding program has trained more than 1,500 people. We have been recognized by industry/local manufactures as having one of the best welding programs in a 50-100 mile radius. Employers have come to our welding graduations looking to hire our students. 98% completion rate and a 98% satisfaction rate.

College-Credit Welding Programs

• Certificates in Gas Metal Arc Welding or Shielded Metal Arc Welding
• One-semester or two-semester programs
• Two locations: East Moline and Kewanee
• Programs qualify for financial aid.
• Registration: Submit contact form or apply to get started.
• Dual credit high school courses offered throughout the district.

Welding Facilities

• BHC Industrial Training Lab Extension Center (ITLEC) – Moline
• BHC Welding & Skilled Trades Center (WSTC) – Kewanee
• United Township High School (UTHS) – East Moline

– Xavier Rodriguez