Welding Technology, Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of the Welding certificate, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge, and training for employment in entry-level positions including industrial occupations in metal shops, all maintenance positions, sheet metal and metal fabrication shops, and many apprenticeship programs.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate basic knowledge in the interpretation of blueprints and drawings.
  2. Demonstrate process proficiency in Oxy/Acetylene (O/A), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes.
  3. Demonstrate safety knowledge specific to Oxy/Acetylene (O/A), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes.

Core Requirements

Complete 34.5 units

INDUS 035

Mobile Hydraulics

4

MECH 015

Machine Tool Process

3

MECH 081

Metal Trade Layout and Forming

5

WELDING 088A

Introductory Trade Welding

7.5

WELDING 088B

Beginning Trade Welding

7.5

WELDING 088C

Intermediate Trade Welding

7.5

Restricted Electives

Area A - Complete 5 units selected from:

ELEC 030

Fundamentals of Electricity

5

INDUS 045

Industrial Technology

5

Area B - Complete 3 units selected from:

INDUS 094

Industrial Mathematics

3

MATH 090

Beginning Algebra

4

Minimum Units Required: 42.5

Complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.