The certificate curriculum in welding technology is designed to provide advanced occupational training in Advanced Arc and Inert Gas Welding in common types of welding methods relating to the needs of today’s welding fabrication industry. The program provides students with manipulative skills and technical knowledge required to operate oxyacetylene, shielded electric arc, MIG, TIG and semiautomatic flame cutting welding equipment. In addition, students will be prepared for certification as required by employment in the welding industry. Employment opportunities available are welder, welder technician, inspector, maintenance welder, production welder in manufacturing, construction industries and shipbuilding. The Santa Ana College Welding Program is a Los Angeles Certified Testing Lab Facility. The program offers training and testing for the following certifications: SMAW, FCAW, TIG, MIG and PIPE.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Student will successfully pass a comprehensive online course on Shop Safety.
- Students will successfully pass a comprehensive online course on Shop Environmental Concerns.
Required Courses:
| WELD 129B | Advanced-Arc Welding Level II | 3 |
| WELD 129C | Advanced Arc Welding Level III | 3 |
| WELD 129D | Advanced Arc Welding Level IV | 3 |
| WELD 139B | Inert Gas Welding Level II | 3 |
| WELD 139C | Inert Gas Welding Level III | 3 |
| WELD 140B | Welding Training Certification Level II | 3 |
| WELD 140C | Welding Certification Training Level III | 3 |
| WELD 141B | Welding Certification Exam Preparation Level II | 3 |
