Welding Technology

The Certificate of Achievement in Welding Technology is designed to prepare students for entry level employment in a manufacturing environment. Key outcomes of the certificate include operating safely while performing the welding skills necessary to pass standard industry tests. Students will also learn to use auxiliary equipment, processes and materials. Completion of the certificate will provide the student a strong knowledge foundation to utilize and apply common welding processes. • The Associate in Science in Welding Technology prepares students for the welding and manufacturing industry. Welding touches every aspect of our modern life from the shoes we wear to the food we eat. The Welder or Welding Technician is concerned with all of the activities related to the manufacturing, production, performance, and maintenance of welded products. Interest is primarily in the manufactured or fabricated product, including process selection, power sources, base and filler materials, manufacturing methods, hands-on skills training, inspection, quality control, performance evaluation, and equipment service. The broad range of welded products with which welders and welding technicians deal includes structures, such as bridges, buildings, utility equipment, wind turbines, and communication towers; pressure vessels and heat exchangers, such as nuclear systems, boilers, solar thermal systems, oil and natural gas exploration, chemical processing equipment, storage vessels, and transmission and distribution piping; transportation vehicles for water, land, air, and space travel; and production and processing machines of all types.

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The goals of this program is to increase skills and knowledge that lead to employment of students that make or exceed a living wage. Increase the labor pool in the community and region to support industry and employer needs. Increase skills of those currently employed to enable tangible wage gains and increased responsibility of the employee in the workplace. Support local research and development activities.

Associates of Science – Welding Technology Required Core Units MATH 72A Technical Elementary Algebra A 1 MATH 72B Technical Elementary Algebra B 1 MATH 72C Technical Elementary Algebra C 1 MATH 72D Technical Elementary Algebra D 1 MATH 53A Technical Intermediate Algebra for Welding A 2 MATH 53B Technical Intermediate Algebra for Welding B 1 WLDT 55 Print Reading for Industry 2 WLDT 61A Beginning SMAW and FCAW Theory 1 WLDT 61AL Beginning SMAW and FCAW Skills Lab 2 WLDT 61B Advanced SMAW and FCAW Theory 1 WLDT 61BL Advanced SMAW and FCAW Skills Lab 2 WLDT 62A Beginning GTAW and GMAW Theory 1 WLDT 62AL Beginning GTAW and GMAW Skills Lab 2 WLDT 62B Advanced GTAW and GMAW Theory 1 WLDT 62BL Advanced GTAW and GMAW Skills Lab 2 WLDT 63 Welding Layout and Fitting 2 WLDT 66 Welding Inspection and Testing 2 WLDT 69A Beginning Pipe Welding 3 WLDT 69B Advanced Pipe Welding 3 WLDT 73 Welding Workplace Safety 1 List A: Select from the following list for a total of 13 units Units WLDT 1 Welding Camp 1 WLDT 67A Welding Skills Lab 2 WLDT 67B Advanced Welding Skills Lab 2 WLDT 68 Certification Preparation 2 WLDT 70 Introduction to Welding 2 WLDT 72A Beginning Laser Welding 2 WLDT 72B Intermediate Laser Welding 3 WLDT 72C Advanced Laser Welding 2 WLDT 80 The Welding Business 2 General Education and Electives 60 Unit • Certificate of Achievement • Required Core Units MATH 72A Technical Elementary Algebra A 1 MATH 72C Technical Elementary Algebra C 1 MATH 53A Technical Intermediate Algebra for Welding A 2 WLDT 55 Print Reading for Industry 2 WLDT 63 Welding Layout and Fitting 2 WLDT 66 Welding Inspection and Testing 2 WLDT 73 Welding Workplace Safety 1 List A: Select from the following list for a total of 15 units Units WLDT 1 Welding Camp 1 WLDT 61A Beginning SMAW and FCAW Theory 1 WLDT 61AL Beginning SMAW and FCAW Skills Lab 2 WLDT 61B Advanced SMAW and FCAW Theory 1 WLDT 61BL Advanced SMAW and FCAW Skills Lab 2 WLDT 62A Beginning GTAW and GMAW Theory 1 WLDT 62AL Beginning GTAW and GMAW Skills Lab 2 WLDT 62B Advanced GTAW and GMAW Theory 1 WLDT 62BL Advanced GTAW and GMAW Skills Lab 2 WLDT 67A Welding Skills Lab 2 WLDT 67B Advanced Welding Skills Lab 2 WLDT 68 Certification Preparation 2 WLDT 70 Introduction to Welding 2 WLDT 72A Beginning Laser Welding 2 WLDT 72B Intermediate Laser Welding 3 WLDT 72C Advanced Laser Welding 2 WLDT 80 The Welding Business 2 Total Units 26

The COCI (Chancellor's office curriculum inventory) does not have this program in inventory therefore will not accept changes to the program without BACCC recommendation; updated PSLO’s; revised and/or added courses.