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 Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Welding degree, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate the safe and proper use of welding-related shop equipment.

• Safely perform OFW, SMAW and GMAW to AWS and WABO standards.

• Use appropriate base metals, welding processes, and filler metals to meet fabrication project requirements.

• Fabricate welding projects with thermal cutting equipment.

• Use proper personal protective equipment in a welding shop environment. 

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