Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted): Alternative Welding Processes

Below is a sample academic plan that shows you how you can complete your Certificate in a timely manner. Your path may look different depending on your circumstances?for example, if you attend part-time, choose to take Intersession or Summer courses, or have earned prior credit (Credit for Prior Learning, Dual Enrollment, Transfer Credit). You are required to meet with a counselor to set up a comprehensive education plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals.

The certificate curriculum in welding technology is designed to provide advanced occupational training in automated robotic welding and laser welding. The program provides students with training in safety, set up, programming and operation in robotic and laser systems. These classes are designed to meet both current and future needs in the alternative welding process industry. The certificate program trains students in the fundamentals of robot programming and language. Laser welding includes the development and documentation of procedures and qualification of welds, and the calibration of equipment for welding.

Apply proper industry safety standards to robotic and laser welders.

Create procedures and program robotic pendant

Demonstrate how to set up and programlaser welding equipment.

Program Map

GE General Education Course
M Major Course
E Elective Course
SI Summer/Intersession Course *
* Course is appropriate for Summer and Intersession, which are accelerated terms.

Getting Started

Comprehensive Education Plan: You are required to meet with a counselor for a comprehensive educational plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor in your first semester.

First Semester

5 units
WELD 101
Introduction to Welding
This is a basic course designed to introduce students to shop safety, the proper use of tools and basic equipment, and basic fundamentals through the introduction of various welding processes currently used in the welding and metal fabrication industry. Processes will include Oxy-fuel cutting, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).
    MNFG 120
    Introduction to Medical Device Quality
    The course goal is to teach students an overview of quality system regulations and standard compliance used in the medical device industry. The course content will be applicable to the medical technology disciplines of manufacturing, engineering, welding, and biotechnology. This will be placed within a strategic context to generate discussion regarding the importance of quality management and to relate it to other business and organizational issues.

      Second Semester

      6 units
      WELD 125
      Intermediate Electric Arc Welding
      This is an intermediate course designed for students who want to progress in their welding skills through the application of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and Oxy-fuel Cutting. The course will emphasize proficiency in welding in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions. Continuing emphasis on safety, theory, and practical skill development.
      • Recommended Preparation: WELD 101
      WELD 256
      Alternative Welding Processes
      The Alternative Welding Processes course focuses on robot and laser safety, programming, and operation. The course trains students in the fundamentals of robot programming and language. Laser welding includes the development and documentation of procedures and qualification of welds, and the calibration of equipment for welding. Same as MNFG 256.

      Students will need to show knowledge of electric arc welding in accordance with the student learning objectives. Subject to the Instructor's discretion.

      • Recommended Preparation: WELD 101 - Students will need to show beginner's knowledge of electric arc welding in accordance with the student learning objectives. Subject to the Instructor's discretion.
      • Recommended Preparation: WELD 125 - Students must demonstrate intermediate knowledge of electric arc welding in accordance with the student learning objectives. Subject to the Instructor's discretion.