Welding Technology, Welding Multi-Process – Major #8373

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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


This certificate provides pre-employment training for an entry level job in the welding industry. Instruction in the areas of shielded metal, gas metal, gas tungsten and flux cored arc welding along with oxyacetylene cutting and plasma cutting will be presented. Skills will include welding in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions with the various processes as well as welding with aluminum and stainless steel with the Gas Metal and Gas Tungsten arc welding processes. Students will also use common power and hand tools to compliment related to the welding industry.

Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Identify defects and discontinuities in their horizontal, vertical, and overhead welds according to AWS (American Welding Society) standards.
  2. 2. Given a power source, properly set up and adjust the SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW and air carbon arc gouging machines to complete their lab assignment to AWS standards.
  3. 3. Given a drawing with weld symbols and specifications, prepare metal and perform the correct weld.
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester

Term 1

9 units

3 units

AT 130
Precision Measurements

3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
The successful completion of the course enables students to demonstrate a solid understanding of the fundamentals of working with precision measurement instruments. The skills acquired during this comprehensive course are valuable TOOLS FOR LIFE that can lead to rewarding careers in a vast array of industries in the global marketplace. Precision measuring is the cornerstone of quality in products and services many people rely upon each day. (A)
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WELD 130
Precision Measurements

3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
The successful completion of the course enables students to demonstrate a solid understanding of the fundamentals of working with precision measurement instruments. The skills acquired during this comprehensive course are valuable TOOLS FOR LIFE that can lead to rewarding careers in a vast array of industries in the global marketplace. Precision measuring is the cornerstone of quality in products and services many people rely upon each day. (A)

WELD 2A
Introduction to Welding Technology

6 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course features Oxy-Fuel Cutting (OFC), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. An emphasis on good manipulative welding skills for joining steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Use of various electrodes. An introduction to the electrode and base metal classification system. (A, CSU)

WELD 2A and 2B can be replaced by WELD 6A, 6B, and 6C.

Term 2

8 units

DRAFT 12
Drafting Practices

3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course covers freehand sketching, orthographic projection, measuring devices, geometric construction, pictorial drawing and dimensioning. (A, CSU)
Course Details:
      1. CSU Transfer Course

        WELD 2B
        Advanced Multi-Process Welding

        5 units
        Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
        Take your welding skills to the next level by welding in the vertical and overhead position with the Shielded Metal Arc, Gas Metal Arc, Flux Cored Arc and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding along with Air Carbon Arc Gouging and Plasma Cutting. Materials used will cover mild steel, aluminum and stainless steel. The techniques learned will help prepare students to specialize in Welding Fabrication and or Pipe and Structural Steel programs offered at Fresno City College. (A, CSU)
        Total: 17 units