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Welding Technology Level I

Program Year (2023-2024)

About the Program

This program enhances the abilities of the students preparing for a career in welding technology by giving them: Welding Safety, Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Arc Cutting, Air Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging, Base Metal Preparation, Weld Quality, SMAW Equipment and Safety, Shielded Metal Arc Electrodes, SMAW Beads and Fillet Welds, Joint Fit-Up and Alignment, SMAW Groove Welds and Backing, and SMAW Open V-Groove Welds. Welding is a high-tech industry that can take you places all over the world. From ladders to aircraft carriers, from NASCAR to national defense, and from the laboratory to sales and repair, the varied welding industry impacts virtually every industry. Technology is creating more uses for welding in the workplace. For example, new ways are being developed to bond dissimilar materials and non-metallic materials, such as plastics, composites, and new alloys. Also, advances in laser beam and electron beam welding, new fluxes, and other new technologies and techniques all point to an increasing need for highly trained and skilled workers.


Program Requirements

For current program requirements -> 2024-2025

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

Program Learning Outcome(s):

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

  • Setup and safely operate welding equipment.

  • Operate the SMAW units to weld in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.

  • Demonstrate proper welding process of groove welds (with backing and open) per qualification procedures set by the AWS.

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Required courses:
9 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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