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Daniel Alvarado
Academic Resources Specialist
Central/Mother Lode
College of the Sequoias
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Jonna Schengel
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Program Details
Certificate of Achievement in Sanitary Welding Applications
New Program
Welding Technology (095650)
08/12/24
This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Sanitary Welding. Students completing this certificate will acquire entry-level employment skills in the field (s) of Food Grade Stainless Steel Welding, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Hospital and Pharmaceutical Welding Applications, both locally and internationally. Completion of this certificate can be enhanced for industry standards by students completing American Welding Society certifying tests. Students completing this certificate will acquire entry-level skills in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Stainless Steel Purge Welding, Aluminum Welding, weld polishing, and finishing skills. Students will know the principles of purge welding, standards and expectations of welding in food production facilities, and gain an understanding of applicable industry codes.
Course Number Course Title | Required / Electives | Annual Number of Sections (Yr 1) | Annual Enrollment Total (Yr 1) | Annual Number of Sections (Yr 2) | Annual Enrollment Total (Yr 2) |
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WELD 172 | Required | 3 | 66 | 66 | 66 |
WELD 273 | Required | 1 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
WELD 274 | Required | 1 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
WELD 275 | Required | 1 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Outcomes
Adjust, operate, and troubleshoot gas tungsten arc welding and gas metal arc welding apparatuses to industry standards.
Perform quality aluminum welds using the gas tungsten arc welding and gas metal arc welding processes to industry standards.
Fit up weldments to within the tolerances specified in applicable American Welding Society codes.
Perform stainless purge welds in various positions to industry standards.
Perform basic welding inspection tasks relating to sanitary welding applications.
Accurately measure, cut, and fit up weldments and weld them to industry standards.
Polish stainless steel weldments to a food-grade finish.
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be prepared for employment in the following fields: Stainless steel and aluminum fabrication and repair in the food and beverage manufacturing industries. Maintenance welding and repair in food processing and pharmaceutical facilities. Welding-related quality control and inspection on welding-related applications.
Course Units and Hours
16
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Course Report
This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Sanitary Welding. Students completing this certificate will acquire entry-level employment skills in the field (s) of Food Grade Stainless Steel Welding, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Hospital and Pharmaceutical Welding Applications, both locally and internationally. Completion of this certificate can be enhanced for industry standards by students completing American Welding Society certifying tests. Students completing this certificate will acquire entry-level skills in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Stainless Steel Purge Welding, Aluminum Welding, weld polishing, and finishing skills. Students will know the principles of purge welding, standards and expectations of welding in food production facilities, and gain an understanding of applicable industry codes.
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be prepared for employment in the following fields: Stainless steel and aluminum fabrication and repair in the food and beverage manufacturing industries. Maintenance welding and repair in food processing and pharmaceutical facilities. Welding-related quality control and inspection on welding-related applications.
Program Outcomes
Adjust, operate, and troubleshoot gas tungsten arc welding and gas metal arc welding apparatuses to industry standards.
Perform quality aluminum welds using the gas tungsten arc welding and gas metal arc welding processes to industry standards.
Fit up weldments to within the tolerances specified in applicable American Welding Society codes.
Perform stainless purge welds in various positions to industry standards.
Perform basic welding inspection tasks relating to sanitary welding applications.
Accurately measure, cut, and fit up weldments and weld them to industry standards.
Polish stainless steel weldments to a food-grade finish.
Program Requirements
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
REQUIRED CERTIFICATE COURSES | ||
WELD 172 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 4 |
WELD 273 | Stainless Steel Weld / Repair | 4 |
WELD 274 | Aluminum Welding | 4 |
WELD 275 | Welding Codes/Certification | 4 |
= | ||
TOTAL | 16 |
The Certificate of Achievement requirements include completion of the certificate courses with a “C” or better grade in each course. Required and support courses may be substituted with the approval of the Industry & Technology Division Chair.
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03/13/24 - 11:05 AM
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