Welding (Basic)

Start your career in months with basic welding.
The fastest route from the classroom to the shop floor starts with our basic welding program, where you can move from student to professional in just a few months. This short-term program focuses on the essentials, introducing you to basic welds using both steel and aluminum wire-fed Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). You will master critical safety practices and the technical "language" of the trade, including welding symbols and blueprint reading, ensuring you are ready to jump straight into a paycheck.
We know that a great welder needs more than just a steady hand, which is why we ensure you can interpret complex designs before the sparks even fly. Whether your goal is to start earning immediately after completion or to use this as a foundation for advanced welding certifications, you will leave here with the skills to build a solid future. You’ll be prepared to enter the industry with confidence, knowing you have the specific aluminum and steel experience that local employers are looking for.
Paying for the Program
Tuition and Fees
Financial Aid & Tuition Assistance
There are many options available for tuition savings. Credit programs may have opportunities for Financial Aid eligibility, while non-credit programs have separate tuition savings available on a per-program basis.
Career Pathway Certificate
Employer Partners

Enrollment Process
Register and pay tuition now for the next class offering or Apply for Tuition Assistance.
- For Tuition Assistance contact SA国际传媒 Business and Community Solutions to complete the following:
- Tuition Assistance Program Application
- CASAS Assessment
- Interview with SA国际传媒 staff
Program Information
| Course |
|---|
| OSHA 10 |
| Welding Blueprint Reading (WEL:110) |
| Welding Fundamentals (WEL:330) |
| Total Hours - 104 hours |
Additional Information
Safety Sensitive Program Drug and Alcohol Policy & Procedure
Students in safety sensitive programs must present themselves free from the use of all illegal drugs, free from the use and effects of alcohol and aware of the effects of prescription medication. Consequently, the use of alcohol and/or illegal drugs by students in these areas is prohibited. Students are required to submit to drug and alcohol screens under the procedures set out in the .
Transfer Information
Graduates of this Career Pathway Certificate program may enter the workforce or transfer course credit into the Welding diploma program. For a listing of courses and how they transfer, visit the Credit for Prior Learning page and select "Credit for SA国际传媒 Non-Credit Coursework" to see the "Non Credit to Credit Course Matrix."
Program Contacts

- Email: riesan@nicc.edu
- Phone: 563.562.3263, ext. 2278
- Location: Peosta