Welding Processes

Welding Processes Certificate of Achievement (12 units): This certificate provides a focus on the major welding and cutting processes for building or upgrading skills and is also a foundation for the two-year degree.

Complete each course to be applied toward the certificate with a grade of "C" or better. Complete a minimum of 12 units in residence at Cerro Coso Community College.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

• Demonstrate competency in major welding processes used in industry.
• Apply welding processes and the use of hand tools and shop equipment to fabricate projects.
• Accurately fabricate items from technical drawings using appropriate math skills.
• Apply and practice workplace safety policies and procedures while learning welding and related skills.

Locations

• Ridgecrest Indian Wells Valley Campus [Certificate Pathway]

Courses

Note: Some courses within the major may have a required prerequisite. If you feel you have equivalent knowledge and skills to those included in the prerequisite course through professional experience, licensure, or certification, you have the opportunity to submit a Prerequisite Challenge to be reviewed by the faculty chair. For the Prerequisite Challenge to be considered, you must submit documentation/verification to substantiate the basis for the challenge. Please consult a counselor for more information regarding Prerequisite Challenge.

Complete all of the following courses:

Disclosures

Gainful Employment Information.

Contact

James O'Connor
Industrial Arts
Phone: (760) 384-6297
Email: joconnor@cerrocoso.edu