The certificate curriculum in welding technology is designed to provide advanced occupational training in Automated Robotic Welding. The program provides students with training in set up, programming and operation in automated systems. These classes are designed to meet both current and future needs in the robotic welding industry. The program provides the students the knowledge in the Gas Metal Arc Welding process. In addition, students will be prepared for certification as required by employment in the robotic welding industry. Employment opportunities available are welder, robotic welder technician, inspector, production welder in manufacturing 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 156A | Beginning Robotic Welding | 3 |
| OR | | |
| MNFG 156A | Beginning Robotic Welding | 3 |
| WELD 156B | Intermediate Robotic Welding | 3 |
| OR | | |
| MNFG 156B | Intermediate Robotic Welding | 3 |
| WELD 156C | Advanced Robotic Welding | 3 |
| OR | | |
| MNFG 156C | Advanced Robotic Welding | 3 |
| WELD 157A | Basic Robotic Programming | 3 |
| OR | | |
| MNFG 157A | Basic Robotic Programming | 3 |
| WELD 157B | Intermediate Robotic Programming | 3 |
| OR | | |
| MNFG 157B | Intermediate Robotic Programming | 3 |
| WELD 157C | Advanced Robotic Programming Welding | 3 |
| OR | | |
| MNFG 157C | Advanced Robotic Programming Welding | 3 |
