Welding Technology- Pipe Welding

This course of study advances student’s opportunities for entry level positions in industry and service occupations requiring Welding skills. This certificate of achievement provides a focused pathway for students to obtain advanced knowledge and skills in Pipe Welding. Pre-requisite requirements for this program will include WELD 50, WELD 51, WELD 52, WELD 54, WELD 55A, WELD 55B, and WELD 56. 1. Students will be able to apply the skills necessary for advanced topics of Welding following the American Welding Society (AWS) guidelines. 2. Students will be knowledgeable about the required materials of the trade and can operate equipment in a safe manner. 3. Students will have the skills necessary to receive industry recognized certification in SMAW, GMAW/FCAW, and GTAW on pipe.

In reviewing Barstow Community College’s Welding Technology program enrollment and completion rates for the past two years, 2015-2016 and 2016-2017, and the year-to-date enrollment numbers for the 2017-2018 school year. We experienced a slight decrease in enrollment and completion rates from 15/16 to 16/17. During 17/18 to-date we are experiencing similar levels of enrollment to those of the 16/17 year. We are looking at restructuring our welding program with several concentrated pathway certificates, new courses, and new technologies. We project will we maintain our enrollment trends we have experienced over the last two years. With this certificate being new and advanced topic we project will have 15 students enrolling with 10 completers in this advanced welding pathway certificate every other academic year. This projection was developed by previous and current enrollment/completion trends and program demand.

The goals and objectives of this program are to provide students with Career Technical Education instruction in Welding with a concentration in Pipe Welding. This program will help meet one of the California Community College’s primary missions of advancing California’s economic growth and global competitiveness through education that contributes to continuous workforce improvement. This program also aligns with Barstow Community College’s mission by offering career and technical education and workforce development programs and courses that give students knowledge, skills and certification necessary for success in the workplace. This program will prepare students for entry level-positions in industry and service occupations requiring skills in Pipe Welding. Program Level Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Students will be able to apply the skills necessary for advanced topics of Welding following the American Welding Society (AWS) guidelines. 2. Students will be knowledgeable about the required materials of the trade and can operate equipment in a safe manner. 3. Students will have the skills necessary to receive industry recognized certification in SMAW, GMAW/FCAW, and GTAW on pipe.

Program requirements for the Welding Technology- Pipe Welding Certificate include: WELD 57- Welding Fabrication and Projects- 3 units, WELD 58A Basic Pipe Welding SMAW- 3 units, WELD 58B- Basic Pipe Welding GMAW and FCAW- 3 units, and WELD 58C- Basic Pipe Welding GTAW- 3 units for a total of 12 units. All CTE programs offered by Barstow Community College are on two-year schedules to allow for students to complete all core requirements for certificates or degrees within a two-year period. Shorter term or concentrated certificates may be scheduled in less than two years.