Certificate of Achievement, Semi-Automatic Welding

The Certificate of Achievement in Semi-Automatic Welding will emphasize advance welding skills in the GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) and FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding) processes. Course work includes a comprehensive study with an emphasis on application of fundamental welding techniques and safe industry practices. Potential careers that the program prepares students for include, but are not limited to, Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters, Sheet Metal Workers, as well as Structural Iron and Steel Workers.

• Demonstrate advanced level skills to produce quality welds in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions using semi-automatic welding processes (GMAW, Gas Metal Arc Welding and FCAW- Flux Core Arc Welding)

10 annually

The Certificate of Achievement in Semi-Automatic Welding  will emphasize advance welding skills in the GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) and FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding) processes. Course work includes a comprehensive study with an emphasis on application of fundamental welding techniques and safe industry practices. Potential careers that the program prepares students for include, but are not limited to, Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters, Sheet Metal Workers, as well as Structural Iron and Steel Workers. 

This course of study in Semi-Automatic Arc Welding provides equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering a high-quality educational program to our diverse communities. This course of study provides students a clear pathway and support to attain their career and educational goals

Course No.	Course Description	Units	Sequence
Weld 50	Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding	4	Year 1, Fall Spring, Summer
Weld 213	Introduction to Semi-Automatic Welding	4	Year 1, Fall Spring
Weld 471	Gas Metal Arc/Flux Core Arc Welding	1	Year 1, Fall Spring, Winter, Summer
Weld 472	Gas Metal Arc Welding	2	Year 1, Fall Spring
Weld 483	Gas Metal Arc/Flux Core Arc Welding	2	Year 1, Fall Spring
MTFAB 260	Blueprint Reading for Metal Fabrication	3	Year 1, Fall Spring
MTFAB 270	Metallurgy	3	Year 1, Fall Spring
Total Units		19

This program will reside within in the Welding Program.

This program is at many local community colleges

100-150