Welding

This degree or certificate is designed to train students in all fundamental processes of welding including Oxy/Acetylene, Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Arc, and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG). Students prepare to successfully pass the American Welding Society (AWS) certification exams and enter this in-demand workforce. Students must complete all required courses for a minimum of 20-21 units. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate the skills necessary to read engineering drawings and solve technical mathematics problems as they relate to welding tasks. Students will complete introductory and advanced level welding projects using various techniques and procedures. Students will discuss metallurgical concepts, heat treating procedures, and machine tool technology concepts.

Associate in Science Program Map Certificate Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
	ENGR 102	Engineering Print Reading for Industry	3
	WELD 117	Introduction to Welding	2
WELD 117 or equivalent	WELD 118 or WELD 121	General Welding Occupational Welding I	2 or 3
WELD 121 or equivalent	WELD 122	Occupational Welding II	3
WELD 122 or equivalent	WELD 123	Occupational Welding III	3
WELD 123 or equivalent	WELD 124	Occupational Welding IV	3
WELD 117 or 121 or equivalent WELD 117 or 118 or 125 or equivalent	WELD 125 or WELD 126	Advanced Welding Procedures Occupational Welding Certificate Shop	1 or 1
	MTLGY 150	Principles of Metallurgy and Heat Treating	3
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		20

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

February 2026	GCC Catalog Addendum Spring 2026
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.