WELDING TECHNOLOGY - PIPE WELDING CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY (TRANSCRIPTED)

The certificate curriculum in welding technology is designed to provide advanced occupational training in pipe welding. These classes are designed to meet both current and future needs in the pipe welding industry. The program provides students with the practical skills and technical knowledge required to operate Oxy-Fuel cutting equipment, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), and semi-automatic welding processes. Students will be prepared for certification as required by employment in the pipe welding industry. Employment opportunities available are Pipe Welder, Boilermaker, Inspector, and Shipbuilder. The Santa Ana College welding program is a Los Angeles Certified Testing Lab Facility. The program offers training and testing for the following certifications: SMAW, FCAW, GTAW, GMAW for Pipe.

10 Students

The programs goal is to provide occupational skills  and knowledge as it relates to the pipe welding industry. After completions students will be able to identify and perform industry specific welds. After completion students will be able to pursue entry level pipe welding jobs.

The program requires four courses. These classes include introduction to welding then leads to focused pipe classes that span from Pipe fundamentals to advanced pipe welding techniques.