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Welding Technology Certificate

Part Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2024-25
Total Units:
35
Start Term:
Fall

First Year

Semester 1 (Fall)

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
WELD 140
Mathematics for Welding Technicians
3
Req
WELD 300
Introduction to Welding
3
Req
WELD 302
Introduction to Welding Metallurgy
3

Semester 2 (Spring)

8 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
WELD 316
Welding Inspection
2
Req
WELD 330
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Plate)
3
Req
WELD 332
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Pipe)
3

Second Year

Semester 3 (Fall)

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
WELD 333
Gas Metal Arc Welding, Steel
3
Req
WELD 334
Gas Metal Arc Welding: Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals
2
Req
WELD 342
Symbol Reading, Layout and Fabrication
3
RE
WELD 298
Work Experience in Welding
1

Semester 4 (Spring)

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
WELD 320
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Structural
3
Req
WELD 322
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Pipe)
3
Req
WELD 335
Flux Core Arc Welding
3
Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
RE Restricted Elective A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list

Career path

Career Options:

This certificate prepares students to work as a welder in:

  • oil refineries
  • nuclear power plants
  • aerospace industry
  • structural buildings
  • bridge construction
  • auto industry
  • small commercial fabrication shops

It also prepares students to work as welding shop supervisors and welding sales persons.

Scheduling Notes:

  • WELD 302, 333, and 334 are offered in the fall.
  • WELD 316 and 332 are offered in the spring.
  • WELD 333 and 334 are offered as 5-week courses that can be taken in the same semester.
  • WELD 320 and 322 are offered as 5-week courses that can be taken in the same semester.
  • WELD 330 and 332 are offered as 5-week courses that can be taken in the same semester.

Other Notes:

  • An internship (WELD 298) is highly recommended as it opens up potential employment opportunities. Students can earn at least 1 unit for related paid or unpaid work experience including volunteer and internship positions through WELD 298.  See the Work Experience website for more information.
  • At the end of the second semester, students qualify for the Gas Tungsten Arc Plate and Pipe Welding certificate.

Published April 13, 2024

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