
Welding Technology program fact sheet (pdf)
Welding Technology Associate's Degree
Welding Technology Certificate
NORTH
Associate of Science (316.2)
This program gives you the skills and knowledge for employment in the scientific and industrial areas requiring welding specialists. Courses in mathematics, science, and blueprint reading are required.
Successful completion of this program prepares the student for the following external industry certifying examinations:
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will:
The North campus Welding Technology program is available at the CCAC West Hills center as a day or evening program. Credit for some courses may be awarded for work completed at an area vocational/technical school, trade school or in the military. Students should be advised at the West Hills center.
Upon completion of this program, the student may seek employment as a Welder, a Welding Shop Supervisor or as an Advanced Certified Welder.
See the Checksheet for this program in printable PDF form.
Minimum Credits to Graduate: 61
First Semester | ||
Course # | Course Name | Credits |
WLD-101 | 3 | |
WLD-102 | 3 | |
WLD-107 | 3 | |
WLD-201 | 3 | |
WLD-202 | 3 | |
WLD-221 | 3 | |
Total Credits | 18 | |
Second Semester | ||
MAT-191 | 3 | |
PHS-161 | 3 | |
PSY-116 | 3 | |
WLD-211 | 3 | |
WLD-217 | 3 | |
Total Credits | 15 | |
Third Semester | ||
ENG-101 | 3 | |
MMT-130 | 1 | |
SPH-101 | 3 | |
WLD-222 | 3 | |
| 3 | |
3 | ||
Total Credits | 16 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
ENG-103 | 3 | |
WLD-223 | 3 | |
General Elective | 6 | |
Total Credits | 12 | |
NORTH
Certificate (317.2)
This certificate program provides students with the entry-level skills to work as a welder in small and large companies. Students in this certificate program are eligible to take the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 and D1.5 Certification Test. This program also offers students the skills that are necessary to read blueprints in the technical work area. Full-time students in this certificate program are prepared to sit for the AWS certification in four (4) months. Students may find employment as welders, fabricators or grinders.
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will:
The North campus Welding Certificate is available at the CCAC West Hills center. Credit for some courses may be awarded for work completed at an area vocational/technical school, trade school or in the military. Students should be advised at the West Hills center.
See the Checksheet for this program in printable PDF form.
Minimum Credits to Graduate: 18
Course # | Course Name | Credits |
WLD-101 | 3 | |
WLD-102 | 3 | |
WLD-107 | 3 | |
WLD-201 | 3 | |
WLD-202 | 3 | |
WLD-221 | 3 | |
Total Credits | 18 | |