Welding

The Welding Program offers instruction in basic and advanced welding. All types of welding machines are covered in the instruction such as electric arc, oxyacetylene, gas tungsten arc welding, dual shield, and wire feed. The program is designed to teach students welding of ferrous and non ferrous metals. Instruction is given in various welding techniques, including flat, vertical overhead, horizontal, and pipe. Related technical phases of welding are also covered. Students may attain the craftsman level, learn layout and welding symbols, and become qualified to take a state certified welding test. Both day and evening classes are available.

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Program Requirements

Basic Level Welding Certificate of Achievement
Required Program:		Units
WELD 1101	Beginning Welding	3
WELD 1102	Advanced Welding	3
WELD 1103	Metal Fabrication	3
WELD 1104	Gas Metal Arc Welding	3
WELD 1105	Gas Tungsten Arc Welding	3
WELD 2102	Advanced Welding Applications	2
Complete one of the following:		3
BA 1004	Business Communications
ENGL 1001	College Composition
Complete one of the following:		3
BA 0959	Business and Practical Math
Any Math course approved for COSGE
Total Units Required		23

Advanced Level Welding Certificate of Achievement

Required Program:		Units
WELD 1101	Beginning Welding	3
WELD 1102	Advanced Welding	3
WELD 1103	Metal Fabrication	3
WELD 1104	Gas Metal Arc Welding	3
WELD 1105	Gas Tungsten Arc Welding	3
WELD 2101	Welding Qualification	3
WELD 2102	Advanced Welding Applications	2
WELD 0957	Power Plant & Field Pipe Welding	3
Complete one of the following:		3
BA 0959	Business and Practical Math
Any Math course approved for COSGE
Complete one of the following:		3
BA 1004	Business Communications
ENGL 1001	College Composition
Complete one of the following:		2-3
CSCI 1020	Introduction to Computer Applications (2)
CSCI 1001	Introduction to Computer Science (3)
Total Units Required		31 - 32

Students will have the opportunity to receive certification in basic positional welds, tungsten welds and wire welding processes upon completion of the first two semesters. Students will have the opportunity to receive certification in advanced positional welds (flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead) upon completion of the third semester.

An Associate Degree in Welding is also available upon completion of the Advanced Level (two-year program).

Associate Degree Major: Welding

Required Program:		Units
WELD 1101	Beginning Welding	3
WELD 1102	Advanced Welding	3
WELD 1103	Metal Fabrication	3
WELD 1104	Gas Metal Arc Welding	3
WELD 1105	Gas Tungsten Arc Welding	3
WELD 2101	Welding Qualification	3
WELD 2102	Advanced Welding Applications	2
Complete one of the following courses:		2-3
CSCI 1001	Introduction to Computer Science (3)
CSCI 1020	Introduction to Computer Applications (2)
Total Units		22 - 23

Students will have the opportunity to receive certification in advanced positional welds, tungsten welds and wire welding processes upon completion of the 4th semester of welding leading to the Associate in Science degree. All welding opportunities are listed in the certificate section.
For an Associate Degree Major, students must also complete general education requirements. Please refer to the Associate Degree general education requirements in the Schedule of Classes for a list of acceptable courses. Make an appointment with a COS counselor for assistance in completing the general education requirements.

Completion of math, writing and reading assessments are required for enrollment in any certificate or AA/AS degree program. Please contact Counseling Services for more information: (530) 938-5353. Students must receive a "C" grade or better in all major or certificate coursework.

Contact

Program Contact

Career and technical Education Department
(530) 938-5512
cteinfo@siskiyous.edu

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