Welding – Semiautomatic Arc Welding (Certificate T0933)

Technology and Health Division
Certificate T0933

Prepares students for entry-level employment as a licensed welder with additional skills development and theory in semiautomatic ARC welding. Coursework prepares students for industry licensing with emphasis on competencies required for certification in structural steel welding and specialty skills in semiautomatic ARC welding.

Required Courses

Course Prefix Course Name Units
WELD 40Introduction to Welding 12
WELD 50Oxyacetylene Welding2
WELD 51Basic Electric Arc Welding2
WELD 53AWelding Metallurgy3
WELD 60Print Reading and Computations for Welders3
WELD 70ABeginning Arc Welding3
WELD 70BIntermediate Arc Welding3
WELD 70CCertification for Welders3
WELD 80Construction Fabrication and Welding3
WELD 81Pipe and Tube Welding3
WELD 90BSemiautomatic Arc Welding Process3
Total Units30
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Note: Any higher level welding courses may be substituted for WELD 40.

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Program Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be employed or seeking employment in the area of study or a related area.
  • Students will be technically competent.
  • Students will demonstrate safe operation of welding equipment.

​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.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Term 1Units
WELD 40 Introduction to Welding 2
WELD 50 Oxyacetylene Welding 2
WELD 51 Basic Electric Arc Welding 2
WELD 70A Beginning Arc Welding 3
 Units9
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
 Units9
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
WELD 90B Semiautomatic Arc Welding Process 3
Certificate: Welding-Semi-Auto Arc T0933 3
Certificate: Welder-Licensed N0643 3
Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab#45 5
 Units12
 Total Units30
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