SAC
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Welding Technology Degree
In addition to the general education requirements, the associate degree and certificate curriculum in welding technology is designed to provide comprehensive occupational training in all common types of welding methods relating to the needs of today’s welding fabrication industry. The program provides students with the practical skills and technical knowledge required to operate Oxy-Fuel cutting equipment, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). 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, Pipe Welder, and Shipbuilder. 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, GTAW, and GMAW. NOTE: This is a sample plan, please meet with a counselor about your educational goals. SAC.WELD.AS

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Semester 1
Total: 17 units
MAJOR
WELD 108
Oxyacetylene-Arc Welding
3 units
GE Area E1
ENGL 101
Freshman Composition
4 units
GE Area B1
American Institution
3 units
GE Area F1
ENTR 100
Introduction to Innovation and Entrepreneurship
3 units
GE Area IA
Reading
4 units
Summer/Intersession
Total: 3 units
GE Area C
Humanities
3 units
Semester 2
Total: 12 units
MAJOR
WELD 125A
Intermediate Arc Welding Level I
3 units
MAJOR
WELD 225
Advanced Arc Welding Level I
3 units
MAJOR
WELD 153A
Math/Blue Print Reading for Welders
3 units
GE Area E2
BUS 130
Personal Finance
3 units
GE Area IB
Mathematics
units
Summer/Intersession
Total: 9 units
Elective
WELD 125B
Intermediate arc Welding Level II
3 units
Elective
WELD 129B
Advanced Arc Welding Level II
3 units
Semester 3
Total: 12 units
MAJOR
WELD 139A
Inert Gas Welding Level I
3 units
MAJOR
WELD 154A
Beginning Pipe Fundamentals
3 units
GE Area II
Oral Communication
3 units
GE Area D1 or D2
ETHN 101
Entrepreneurs and Success
3 units
Summer/Intersession
Total: 0 units
GE Area B2
Social Science
3 units
Semester 4
Total: 14 units
MAJOR
WELD 140A
Welding Certification Training Level I
3 units
Elective
WELD 139B
Inert Gas Welding Level II
3 units
Elective
WELD 182
Intermediate Pipe Welding
3 units
GE Area A
CHEM 109
Chemistry in the Community
4 units
GE Area F2
Kinesiology
1 units

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Faculty Lead
Name:​​Gregory Gonzales
Phone:(714) 564-6671

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