Certificate of Achievement in Welding Technology
Courses range from basic to advanced welding of ferrous and non-ferrous metals on sheetmetal, plate and pipe in all positions using the oxyacetylene, shielded-metal arc, gas-tungsten arc, gas-metal arc, and flux-cored arc welding processes. Proper metal preparation and weld quality assurance are demanded during the operation of the various welding processes. Cutting processes covered include oxyacetylene torch cutting, air-carbon arc, and plasma arc cutting. Emphasis is placed on safety practices, proper set-ups, utilizing the correct procedures and techniques in order to develop the critical manipulative skills so essential to meet the Welding Codes and Certification standards of industry and the technical knowledge required to meet the present and future demands of the welding industry.
Recommended High School Preparation: Pre-algebra Math, Physics, Mechanical Drawing, English:Reading and Writing
Courses
By completing the below listed courses the student will be eligible to receive the Certificate of Achievement in Welding Technology
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Welding Technology Classes |
Units |
Theory Hrs. |
Lab Hrs. |
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WELD 10 Basic Arc Welding Theory |
3 |
54 |
|
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WELD 11 Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding Practice |
2 |
|
108 |
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WELD 15 Basic Oxyacetylene Welding |
2 |
18 |
54 |
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WELD 16 Advanced Welding |
1 |
|
54 |
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WELD 20 Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding Practice |
2 |
|
108 |
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WELD 21 Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding Practice |
2 |
|
108 |
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WELD 31 TIG Welding Practice |
2 |
|
108 |
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WELD 33 MIG Welding Practice |
2 |
|
108 |
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WELD 35 Blueprint Reading for Welders |
3 |
54 |
|
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WELD 40 TIG, MIG, and FCA Welding Theory |
3 |
54 |
|
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WELD 41 Pipe Welding Practice |
2 |
|
108 |
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WELD 43 Flux-Core Arc Welding Practice |
2 |
|
108 |
|
Welding Units/Hrs. |
26 |
180 |
864 |
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COMSC 060 - Introduction to Computers or BUS 160-Personal Finance |
4/3 |
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General Education Units |
4/3 |
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All Welding Technology students are required to have their own personal protective safety equipment which will be discussed on the first day of each lab. Estimated expenses for tuition, safety equipment, and textbooks average $2900 - $3300 for the Certificate Program.
The curriculum schedule
This list is provided as a sample guide showing what a full-time student's schedule may look like. There is no guarantee that all classes will be offered each semester or that space will be available.
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First Summer Semester (2 units) |
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WELD 015 |
Basic Oxyacetylene Welding |
(2 units) |
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First Semester (14 units) |
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WELD 010 |
Basic Arc Welding Theory |
(3 units) |
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WELD 011 |
Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding Practice |
(2 units) |
| CNT 060 or BUS 160 | Introduction to Computers or Personal Finance |
(4 or 3) |
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Second Semester (7 units) |
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WELD 033 |
MIG Welding Practice |
(2 units) |
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WELD 040 |
TIG, MIG and FCA Welding Theory |
(3 units) |
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WELD 020 |
Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding |
(2 units) |
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Second Summer Semester (1 unit) |
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WELD 016 |
Advanced Welding |
(1 unit) |
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Third Semester (11 units) |
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WELD 021 |
Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding Practice |
(2 units) |
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WELD 031 |
TIG Welding Practice |
(2 units) |
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WELD 035 |
Blueprint Reading |
(3 units) |
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Fourth Semester (4 units) |
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WELD 041 |
Pipe Welding Practice |
(2 units) |
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WELD 043 |
Flux-Core Arc Welding Practice |
(2 units) |
Night student info: WELD 15 & 16 are offered at night during the summer semester, it is also offered in the afternoon during the spring semester. WELD 35 Theory is offered at night in the Spring and WELD 40 Theory is offered at night in the Fall semester.
Students who complete the Certificate of Achievement may continue their education towards an Associate of Science Degree in Welding Technology.