Program Summary
WELDING TECHNOLOGY - Certificate of Achievement
2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2016, 2016 - 2017, 2017 - 2018, 2018 - 2019, 2019 - 2020, 2020 - 2021, 2021 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 - 2025
The Welding Technology Certificate of Achievement program is designed for students who are looking for early placement in industry. Specifically, this program focuses on two areas of industry certification; Structural Steel and Pipe Welding. Additionally, students get experience in Print Reading and Project Fabrication. Students completing this course of study are well prepared for a variety of fabrication opportunities locally, statewide as well as nationally.
Career Opportunities
Structural Steel and Iron Work Welder
Pipe Welder
Nuclear Power Piping
Gas and Oil Piping
Tank Construction/Welder
General Construction Fabrication
Required Courses (18-19 credits)
Units: 18.0-19.0
3.0-4.0
ENGR 226
ENGINEERING DRAWING
4.0
OR
WELD 275
BLUEPRINT READING AND INDUSTRY PRACTICES
3.0
WELD 270A
BASIC WELDING
3.0
WELD 270B
ADVANCED WELDING
3.0
WELD 277
METAL FABRICATION
3.0
WELD 280A
STRUCTURAL STEEL WELDING CERTIFICATION
3.0
WELD 280B
PIPE WELDING CERTIFICATION
3.0
Total: 18.0-19.0
Program Outcomes
Demonstrate proper safety practices when working in a welding environment
SLO i -Successful completion of safety exam. Completion of industry standard Job
Safety Analysis (JSA) forms as they pertain to all equipment and procedures in
the shop. Demonstrate correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on a
daily basis.
-Student Survey
Apply integrated knowledge with incremental skill improvement resulting in functional application of welding techniques.
SLO 2:
– Demonstrative weld completion and documentation of knowledge progress evaluation.
-Student Surveys
Use proper hand, measuring and layout tools to fabricate welding projects.
SLO 3:
– Each welding course will require the completion of shop projects which incorporate the use of common fabrication tools.
-Student Survey.
Apply academic skills in reading, mathematics, chemistry and physics to the application of welding skills.
SLO 4: – Record of traditional knowledge assessments followed by hands on application to welding procedures in the laboratory to produce weldments and projects which incorporate said objectives and outcomes. -Student Surveys
Demonstrate work attributes that contribute to personal success and contribute to the goals of the company or organization for which one is employed.
SLO 5:
– 90% of all students WELD 270B, WELD 270C and WELD 277 will submit a career portfolio that meets current industry standards. Professionalism evaluation as part of the grading procedures in each course. All students will successfully complete a safety examination and participate in Job Safety Analysis procedures.
-Student Survey