Apply for Veterinary Technology program by March 1
Applications for the Veterinary Technology Program are due Saturday, March 1.
College Credit Certificate inWelding
Why Welding
The Welding Certificate Program is designed to enable the graduate to succeed in employment as a welder in the industry. The graduate will be proficient in oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, arc welding, MIG, and TIG welding. Students receive various levels of welding proficiency after successfully completing tests which measure their welding skills.
Technician-level skills are developed in courses such as blueprint reading and measurement. At the Quad-Cities Campus, courses are taught at the United Township High School facilities.
Locations
Welding and Skilled Trades Center
East Campus
Quad-Cities Campus
Formats
On-campus
Number of Credits
31
Careers In Welding
$47,886
Median Salary
New workers start around $36,111. Normal pay is $47,886 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $63,337.
484
Annual job openings
Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.
Agriculture News
BHC pumpkin auction raises $6,000+ for United Way
The 2024 Stampede Auction of Champion Pumpkins at Black Hawk College raised $6,075 for the Kewanee Area United Way. The Oct. 23 event at the East Campus brought generous BHC students, employees, retirees and alumni together to open up their wallets for a good cause.
Humane society receives Award of Excellence from BHC
Louise Harrison, board president of the Henry County Humane Society-Kewanee Chapter, with the 2024 Award of Excellence in Advancing Veterinary Medicine from the Black Hawk College Veterinary Technology Program. For […]
Agriculture Events
01Feb
2-01-2025 // 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
2025 Youth Horse Judging Workshop
02Feb
2-02-2025 // 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
2025 Youth Horse Judging Workshop
21Feb
2-21-2025 // 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Veterinary Technology Open House
Contact
Quad-Cities Campus
309-796-5341 or
309-796-5000
East Campus
309-854-1724