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PowerPathway Gas Pipeline Welding

Program Year (2023-2024)

About the Program

This program enhances the abilities of the students preparing for a career in the power generation and petrochemical pipe and tube welding industry by teaching them the skills that are needed for the industry.  Students who have completed the Welding Technology Program and have been working in industry for a few years are coming back to take this program for career advancement and some are using this course as a method of continuing their education and advance their welding skills. The PowerPathway specifically trains welders for potential apprentice welding positions within Pacific Gas and Electric.


Program Requirements

For current program requirements -> 2024-2025

Program Goal: Career
GE Pattern(s): None
Program Code: POWERPATHWAY.CC

Program Learning Outcome(s):

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • Setup and safely operate welding equipment.

  • Layout, cut, prepare, and weld various pipe joint designs.

  • Apply qualification procedures of the API and ASME for certification.

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Required courses:
7 Units

Contacts

Russell Pitter, Chair
(530) 895-2586

Department Office: WM 107
(530) 895-2501

Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378

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