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Welding Technology Certificate
Certificate | SC Program: CT.3430
The Welding Technology Program is designed to prepare students for positions in a variety of trades or service industries requiring technically trained and/or certified welders. The program is designed to prepare students for the opportunity to become certified welders under the standards set by the American Welding Society. Students can receive their certification by the American Welding Society in a variety of processes as part of the instructional program.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this certificate.
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A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.
Fall Semester, First Year
12 Units TotalWELD 70
M
3
Beginning Welding
WELD 70
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting.
A beginning course designed for the student interested in acquiring basic welding skills to be used in a trade or service occupation. Emphasis is placed on oxyacetylene and arc welding in all positions.
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A beginning course designed for the student interested in acquiring basic welding skills to be used in a trade or service occupation. Emphasis is placed on oxyacetylene and arc welding in all positions.
WELD 170
M
3
Introduction to Arc Welding
WELD 170
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting.
A course to advance beginning arc welding skills with an emphasis on SMAW. Power sources, electrode identification, weldability of metals, joint design, air arc, and oxyacetylene cutting, and introduction to GTAW and GMAW are covered in this course. Course activities include learning to weld stringer and weave beads, butt and fillet welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
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A course to advance beginning arc welding skills with an emphasis on SMAW. Power sources, electrode identification, weldability of metals, joint design, air arc, and oxyacetylene cutting, and introduction to GTAW and GMAW are covered in this course. Course activities include learning to weld stringer and weave beads, butt and fillet welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
WELD 174
M
3
Structural Steel MIG Welding
WELD 174
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Welding is a skill that requires a great deal of hand and eye coordination. Hours of practice are needed to master skills to advance to the next level or become skilled enough for employment.
GMAW (gas metal arc welding structural steel) stresses certification code welding on plate and structural steel in all positions. Course instruction and related information will include gas metal and flux core arc welding equipment and welding variables, shielding gases, troubleshooting equipment and weld defects, welder certification and welding codes, weld symbols, structural steel identification and welding procedures, and metallurgy.
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GMAW (gas metal arc welding structural steel) stresses certification code welding on plate and structural steel in all positions. Course instruction and related information will include gas metal and flux core arc welding equipment and welding variables, shielding gases, troubleshooting equipment and weld defects, welder certification and welding codes, weld symbols, structural steel identification and welding procedures, and metallurgy.
WELD 175
M
3
TIG Welding
WELD 175
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Welding is a skill that requires a great deal of hand and eye coordination. Hours of practice are needed to master skills to advance to the next level or become skilled enough for employment.
TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) is an inert gas welding course also known as Heliarc which covers aluminum, mild steel, stainless steel, magnesium and copper welding. The course consists of welding on flat and pipe stock in all positions. Course content will include metals identification and weld symbols. Welding exercises are stressed to develop welding skills.
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TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) is an inert gas welding course also known as Heliarc which covers aluminum, mild steel, stainless steel, magnesium and copper welding. The course consists of welding on flat and pipe stock in all positions. Course content will include metals identification and weld symbols. Welding exercises are stressed to develop welding skills.
Spring Semester, First Year
11 Units TotalWELD 73
M
3
Structural Steel Metal Fabrication
WELD 73
Advisory: A grade of C or higher in WELD 70 or WELD 170 or AGMA 44 or previous welding experience.
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting.
A beginning course in metal fabrication, blueprint reading and sketching, coupled with layout and production welding, and the use of metal fabrication equipment. The class simulates on-the-job welding situations. Note: This course may be repeated two times for a maximum of three enrollments due to the need to improve skills to become a journeyman fabricator.
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Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting.
A beginning course in metal fabrication, blueprint reading and sketching, coupled with layout and production welding, and the use of metal fabrication equipment. The class simulates on-the-job welding situations. Note: This course may be repeated two times for a maximum of three enrollments due to the need to improve skills to become a journeyman fabricator.
WELD 171
M
3
Intermediate Arc Welding
WELD 171
Advisory: A grade of C or higher in WELD 170 or entry-level trade experience.
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting.
A course to advance arc welding skills with emphasis on vertical and overhead welding. Course activities prepare the student for weld certification and advanced arc welding classes. Weld symbols, aluminum arc and cast iron welding are covered in this course.
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Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting.
A course to advance arc welding skills with emphasis on vertical and overhead welding. Course activities prepare the student for weld certification and advanced arc welding classes. Weld symbols, aluminum arc and cast iron welding are covered in this course.
WELD 178
M
3
Pipe Welding Fundamentals
WELD 178
Advisory: A grade of C or higher in WELD 170 or trade welding experience
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Welding is a skill that requires a great deal of hand and eye coordination. Hours of practice are needed to master skills to advance to the next level or become skilled enough for employment.
A fundamental course in pipe welding with emphasis on open groove pipe joints using oxyacetylene, arc and inert gas welding processes in all positions.
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Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Welding is a skill that requires a great deal of hand and eye coordination. Hours of practice are needed to master skills to advance to the next level or become skilled enough for employment.
A fundamental course in pipe welding with emphasis on open groove pipe joints using oxyacetylene, arc and inert gas welding processes in all positions.
WELD 182
M
1
Advanced Arc Welding
WELD 182
Advisory: A grade of C or higher in WELD 171 or equal trade welding experience.
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting.
An advanced course designed to prepare students to pass structural steel certification in vertical and overhead positions. SMAW (stick) and FCAW (MIG) processes will be used. The goal of this class is to pass the AWS D1.1 welding certificate test. Strict adherence to the testing procedures will be followed. Completion of the class does not guarantee AWS certification unless welding procedure qualification tests are passed. Note: This course may be repeated one time for a total of two enrollments since the course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice.
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Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting.
An advanced course designed to prepare students to pass structural steel certification in vertical and overhead positions. SMAW (stick) and FCAW (MIG) processes will be used. The goal of this class is to pass the AWS D1.1 welding certificate test. Strict adherence to the testing procedures will be followed. Completion of the class does not guarantee AWS certification unless welding procedure qualification tests are passed. Note: This course may be repeated one time for a total of two enrollments since the course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice.
WELD 184
M
1
Advanced GTAW (TIG) Welding
WELD 184
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Welding is a skill that requires a great deal of hand and eye coordination. Hours of practice are needed to master skills to advance to the next level or become skilled enough for employment.
An advanced welding laboratory class with emphasis on vertical and overhead welding. This class is designed for the student interested in improving his/her beginning skills in order to prepare for entry into the job force as a TIG welder. Note: This course may be repeated one time for a total of two enrollments since the course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice.
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An advanced welding laboratory class with emphasis on vertical and overhead welding. This class is designed for the student interested in improving his/her beginning skills in order to prepare for entry into the job force as a TIG welder. Note: This course may be repeated one time for a total of two enrollments since the course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice.
Fall Semester, Second Year
5 Units TotalWELD 118
M
2
Blueprint & Spec Reading (mechanical)
WELD 118
A beginning blueprint reading class for the student in the metal and mechanical trades. Basic visualization and drawing concepts including orthographic projection, detailing, sketching, and communication skills that are needed for employment are developed in the class. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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WELD 186
M
2
Advanced Pipe Welding
WELD 186
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Welding is a skill that requires a great deal of hand and eye coordination. Hours of practice are needed to master skills to advance to the next level or become skilled enough for employment.
An advanced pipe welding class with emphasis on ASME, AWS, or API certification. Course instruction includes welding codes, pipe classification and identification. Completion of the class does not guarantee certification unless welding procedure qualification tests are passed. Note: This course may be repeated one time for a total of two enrollments since the course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice.
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An advanced pipe welding class with emphasis on ASME, AWS, or API certification. Course instruction includes welding codes, pipe classification and identification. Completion of the class does not guarantee certification unless welding procedure qualification tests are passed. Note: This course may be repeated one time for a total of two enrollments since the course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice.
WELD 188
M
1
Advanced GMAW (MIG) Welding
WELD 188
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Welding is a skill that requires a great deal of hand and eye coordination. Hours of practice are needed to master skills to advance to the next level or become skilled enough for employment.
An advanced welding laboratory class with emphasis on vertical and overhead welding. This class is designed for the student interested in improving his/her beginning skills in order to prepare for entry into the job force as a GMAW (MIG) welder. Note: This course may be repeated one time for a total of two enrollments since the course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice.
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An advanced welding laboratory class with emphasis on vertical and overhead welding. This class is designed for the student interested in improving his/her beginning skills in order to prepare for entry into the job force as a GMAW (MIG) welder. Note: This course may be repeated one time for a total of two enrollments since the course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice.
Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.
*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:
- California State Universities – General Education
- IGETC – Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
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