Basic Welding Certificate
This program prepares students for entry-level positions in welding as an apprentice or shop helper. The competency-based curriculum combines classroom instruction with hands-on training to develop foundational knowledge and skill in select welding and cutting processes.
Program Length
This certificate program is approximately two quarters long, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
Admission Dates
Day/Afternoon/Evening programs: Summer, fall, winter, and spring quarters, or by instructor’s permission.
Completion Requirements
Prerequisite(s)
Minimum Accuplacer arithmetic score of 280 or equivalent or successful completion of MAT 092.
Program Course List
| WLD 110 | Thermal Cutting & Gouging | 3 |
| WLD 112 | Oxyacetylene Welding & Brazing | 4 |
| WLD 117 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding I | 7 |
| WLD 123 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding II | 7 |
| WLD 152 | Gas Metal Arc Welding | 7 |
| COLL 102 | College Success for All | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 31 |