Welder - Licensed (Certificate N0643)
Technology and Health Division
Certificate N0643
This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the broad field of welding, including manufacturing construction, fabrication and repair. Through theoretical and hand-on skills coursework students prepare for industry licensing with an understanding of current guidelines and standards. Particular emphasis is placed on those competencies required for certification in structural steel welding. Course sequences can be modified to reflect industry experience or other individual needs.
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| WELD 40 | Introduction to Welding 1 | 2 |
| WELD 50 | Oxyacetylene Welding | 2 |
| WELD 51 | Basic Electric Arc Welding | 2 |
| WELD 53A | Welding Metallurgy | 3 |
| WELD 60 | Print Reading and Computations for Welders | 3 |
| WELD 70A | Beginning Arc Welding | 3 |
| WELD 70B | Intermediate Arc Welding | 3 |
| WELD 70C | Certification for Welders | 3 |
| WELD 80 | Construction Fabrication and Welding | 3 |
| WELD 81 | Pipe and Tube Welding | 3 |
| Total Units | 27 | |
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Note: Any higher level welding courses may be substituted for WELD 40.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to: .
- Be technically competent.
- Be employed or seeking employment in their area or a related area.
- Identify print views, lines, and dimensioning methods.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.
Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.
This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| WELD 40 | Introduction to Welding | 2 |
| WELD 50 | Oxyacetylene Welding | 2 |
| WELD 51 | Basic Electric Arc Welding | 2 |
| WELD 70A | Beginning Arc Welding | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| WELD 53A | Welding Metallurgy | 3 |
| WELD 80 | Construction Fabrication and Welding | 3 |
| WELD 70B | Intermediate Arc Welding | 3 |
| Certificate: Welding E0919 9 | ||
| Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab#45 5 | ||
| Units | 9 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| WELD 60 | Print Reading and Computations for Welders | 3 |
| WELD 81 | Pipe and Tube Welding | 3 |
| WELD 70C | Certification for Welders | 3 |
| Certificate: Welder Licensed N0643 3 | ||
| Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab#45 5 | ||
| Units | 9 | |
| Total Units | 27 | |
