Pipe Welding Certificate

This certificate will give students an introduction into pipe welding with all of the four major welding processes used in the industry. These include SMAW, GMAW, FCAW-G, FCAW-S, and GTAW.

A Certificate in Pipe Welding prepares the students for the American Welding Society (AWS) and/or the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety Certified Welder Examination. By completion of the certificate students should be able to:

·        Show an understanding of the safety precautions for working in a welding lab and demonstrate an awareness of the importance of safety in welding

·        Demonstrate the ability to use tools related to the welding industries

·        Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret prints and shop drawings to produce quality welds

·        Demonstrate the ability to read and understand Welder Procedure Specification to produce quality welds

·        Demonstrate the ability to fabricate and layout parts that meet quality standards

·        Demonstrate the ability to pass a Welder Performance Qualification Test that meets the standard of acceptability to a National Standard