Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted): Welding Technology - Pipe Welding

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  occupational training in pipe welding. These classes are designed to meet both current and future needs in the pipe welding industry. The program provides students with the practical skills and technical knowledge required to operate Oxy-Fuel cutting equipment, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), and semi-automatic welding processes. Students will be prepared for certification as required by employment in the pipe welding industry. Employment opportunities available are Pipe Welder, Boilermaker, Inspector, and Shipbuilder. The Santa Ana College welding program is a Los Angeles Certified Testing Lab Facility. The program offers training and testing for the following certifications: SMAW, FCAW, GTAW, GMAW for Pipe.

Recognize electrodes used in pipe welding.

Demonstrate sound welds in the various positions of pipe welding.

Construct a complete open root pipe weldment in the 6G position.

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

12 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).
    WELD 181
    Pipe Welding Fundamentals
    This course is an introduction class to pipe welding with the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process. Students will focus on safety, theory, preparation, and welding. Emphasis will be placed on welding in the flat (1G) and horizontal (2G) positions using various size pipe with E6010 and E7018 electrodes.
    • Recommended Preparation: WELD 101
    WELD 182
    Intermediate Pipe Welding
    This course is an intermediate class in pipe welding. Students will focus on safety, theory, pipe preparation, and welding. Emphasis will be placed on welding in the fixed horizontal (5G) and fixed 45 degree (6G) positions on various size pipe, using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process with E6010 and E7018 electrodes.
    • Recommended Preparation: WELD 181
    WELD 282
    Advanced Pipe Welding
    This advanced course prepares students to pass their inclined (6G) certification test. Students will use AWS and American Petroleum Instutute (API) standard 1104 procedures. Emphasis will be on open root groove welds on pipe using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Students will use E6010 and E7018 electrodes along with Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).
    • Recommended Preparation: WELD 182 -