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Welding Technology

Liberal Arts
DEAN: Bill M. Tsuji
INTERIM ASSOCIATE DEAN: Debra Sutphen
DIVISION OFFICE: W 107
LIAISON COUNSELOR: H. Akana

The Welding Technology curriculum provides training in the field of commercial and industrial welding and fabrication. Students enrolled in Welding Technology courses will receive both the theoretical technical knowledge and the hands-on skills that will prepare them for a career in welding.

A.A. and A.S. degrees as well as certificates can be earned in the Welding Technology Program. The certificate program does not satisfy A.A. or A.S. degree requirements, but does qualify students for certificates in the chosen field of study.

Sierra College offers a state approved four year Machinist Apprenticeship program to become a journeyman machinist. This program requires that the student be employed and sponsored by a business, and have a signed apprenticeship agreement with the State of California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Apprenticeship Standards. The program requires a minimum of 450 hours of classroom time and 8000 hours of on-the-job training under the guidance of a journeyman machinist.
Degrees & Certificates

WELDING TECHNOLOGY—
A.A. OR A.S. DEGREE
(FORMERLY METALS AND MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY)
Successful completion of the degree pattern in Welding Technology prepares students for transfer to the California State University system in industrial-related degree programs. It also provides the broad background education necessary to compete successfully in commercial and industrial welding and related fabrication fields. Students must fulfill major requirements and all Associate Degree requirements for the A.A./A.S. degree.

REQUIRED COURSES
Weld Tec 10 Exploring Metals/Introduction to Welding - 3 Units
Weld Tec 20 Introduction to Welding Technology - 3 Units
Weld Tec 30 Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Structural Plate and Pipe - 3 Units
Weld Tec 40 Wire Feed MIG Welding - 2 Units
Weld Tec 50 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) - 3 Units
Weld Tec 60 Welding Metallurgy - 2 Units
Weld Tec 80 Structural Welding Certification - 1.5 Units

PLUS 5 ADDITIONAL UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING:
Weld Tec 35 Welding Skill and Speed Development - 2 Units
Weld Tec 95 Internship in Welding Technology - .5-4 Units
D.D. 8 Technical Drafting I - 3 Units
D.D. 9 Technical Drafting II - 3 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 22.5

WELDING—
CERTIFICATE
Successful completion of the curriculum in Welding provides students with employable skills in commercial and industrial welding processes. Completion of the certificate requirements prepares students for State Certification tests. Testing and Certification is offered. A certificate is designed to provide vocational skills; it is not equivalent to an A.A. or A.S. degree.

REQUIRED CORE COURSES
Weld Tec 20 Introduction to Welding Technology - 3 Units
Weld Tec 30 Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Structural Plate and Pipe - 3 Units
Weld Tec 40 Wire Feed MIG Welding - 2 Units
Weld Tec 50 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) - 3 Units
Weld Tec 60 Welding Metallurgy - 2 Units
Weld Tec 80 Structural Welding Certification - 1.5 Units
Math. A Elementary Algebra OR more advanced mathematics course - 3-5 Units

PLUS 12 UNITS SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING:
Weld Tec 10 Exploring Metals/Introduction to Welding - 3 Units
Weld Tec 28 Independent Study - 3 Units
Weld Tec 95 Internship in Welding Technology - 3-4 Units
D.D. 8 Technical Drafting I - 3 Units
D.D. 9 Technical Drafting II - 3 Units
Art 22 Creative Design in Metal - 3 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 29.5–31.5

SKILLS CERTIFICATES
The Welding Technology Skills Certificate Program is designed to qualify students for specialized skills in the commercial and industrial welding field. The Skills Certificates are intended to enhance the skill proficiency of those already employed in the vocation of welding and metal fabrication.

SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING SKILLS CERTIFICATE
REQUIRED COURSES
Weld Tec 10 Exploring Metals/Introduction to Welding - 3 Units
Weld Tec 20 Introduction to Welding Technology - 3 Units
Weld Tec 30 Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Structural Plate and Pipe - 3 Units
Weld Tec 80 Structural Welding Certification - 1.5 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 10.5

GAS METAL ARC WELDING SKILLS CERTIFICATE
REQUIRED COURSES
Weld Tec 10 Exploring Metals/Introduction to Welding - 3 Units
Weld Tec 20 Introduction to Welding Technology – 3 Units
Weld Tec 30 Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Structural Plate and Pipe - 3 Units
Weld Tec 40 Wire Feed MIG Welding - 2 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 11

GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING SKILLS CERTIFICATE
REQUIRED COURSES
Weld Tec 10 Exploring Metals/Introduction to Welding - 3 Units
Weld Tec 20 Introduction to Welding Technology - 3 Units
Weld Tec 35 Welding Skill and Speed Development - 2 Units
Weld Tec 50 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) - 3 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 11

METAL FABRICATOR AND DESIGNER SKILLS CERTIFICATE
REQUIRED COURSES
Weld Tec 10 Exploring Metals/Introduction to Welding - 3 Units
Weld Tec 20 Introduction to Welding Technology - 3 Units
Weld Tec 30 Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Structural Plate and Pipe - 3 Units
Weld Tec 40 Wire Feed MIG Welding - 2 Units
Art 22 Creative Design in Metal – 3 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 14
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