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Career and Technical Education - Welding

Dean:  Jeff Cummings  (530) 938-5512
Program Contact: Kathy Gassaway (530) 938-5512
Welding Instructor: Kevin Snell (530) 938-5254

(530) 938-5512/5578 | FAX (530) 938-5327

Welding

 

Completion of math, writing and reading assessments are required for enrollment in any certificate or AA/AS degree program.  Please contact Counseling Services for more information:
(530) 938-5353.


Students must receive a "C" grade or better in all major or certificate coursework.


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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

College of the Siskiyous and its staff offer equal opportunities without regard to race, religion, disability, age, national origin, marital status, or gender in employment, services, and programs. Special accommodations are available for any phase of the application or enrollment process for individuals with disabilities.

The Welding Program offers instruction in basic and advanced welding. All types of welding machines are covered in the instruction such as electric arc, oxyacetylene, gas tungsten arc welding, dual shield, and wire feed. The program is designed to teach students welding of ferrous and non ferrous metals. Instruction is given in various welding techniques, including flat, vertical overhead, horizontal, and pipe. Related technical phases of welding are also covered. Students may attain the craftsman level, learn layout and welding symbols, and become qualified to take a state certified welding test. Both day and evening classes are available.

Fast Track Welding Certificate
Basic Level (1-Year Program) - Core Courses  
Required Program:
Units
First Semester  
BA 58 Business English 3
WELD 1 Beginning Welding 3
WELD 3 Metal Fabrication 3
Complete one of the following:
3 - 5
Math 53
Business Mathematics (3)  
Math 54A
Beginning Algebra I (3)  
Math 54B
Beginning Algebra II (3)  
Math 56 Elementary Algebra (5)  
Total Core Units Required 12 - 14
     
Second Semester  
WELD 2 Advanced Welding 3
WELD 4 Gas Metal Arc Welding 3
WELD 5 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 3
WELD 10 Advanced Welding Applications 2
GE Course   3
Total Units Required 14
WELD 3 is repeatable for two (2) semesters  
WELD 4 is repeatable for one (1) semester

Welding Certificate

Advanced Level (Two-Year Program) - Core Courses  
Required Program:
Units
First Semester  
BA 58 Business English 3
WELD 1 Beginning Welding 3
WELD 3 Metal Fabrication 3
Complete one of the following:
3 - 5
Math 53
Business Mathematics (3)  
Math 54A
Beginning Algebra I (3)  
Math 54B
Beginning Algebra II (3)  
Math 56 Elementary Algebra (5)  
Total Core Units Required 12 - 14
Second Semester
Units
WELD 2 Advanced Welding 3
WELD 4 Gas Metal Arc Welding 3
WELD 5 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 3
GE Course   3
Total Production Welding Units Required 12
   
Third Semester  
BA 4 Business Communications 3
WELD 6 Welding Qualification 3
WELD 10 Advanced Welding Applications 2
WELD 57 Power Plant and Field Pipe Welding 3
Complete one of the following: 2-3
CSCI 20 Introduction to Microcomputers (2)  
CSCI 1 Introduction to Computer Science (3)  
Total Units Required 13-14
   
WELD 3 is repeatable for two (2) semesters.  
WELD 4 and 6 is repeatable for one (1) semester.  

Students will have the opportunity to receive certification in basic positional welds, tungsten welds and wire welding processes upon completion of the first two semesters. Students will have the opportunity to receive certification in advanced positional welds (flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead) upon completion of the third semester.

An Associate Degree in Welding is also available upon completion of the Advanced Level (two-year program).

Associate Degree Major: Welding

Required Program:
Units
BA 4 Business Communications 3
BA 58 Business English 3
WELD 1 Beginning Welding 3
WELD 2 Advanced Welding 3
WELD 3 Metal Fabrication 3
WELD 4 Gas Metal Arc Welding 3
WELD 5 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 3
WELD 6 Welding Qualification 3
WELD 10 Advanced Welding Applications
2
Complete one of the following courses:
2-3
CSCI 1 Introduction to Computer Science (3)  
CSCI 20 Introduction to Microcomputers (2)  
Total Units
28 - 29

Students will have the opportunity to receive certification in advanced positional welds, tungsten welds and wire welding processes upon completion of the 4th semester of welding leading to the Associate in Science degree. All welding opportunities are listed in the certificate section.

For an Associate Degree Major, students must also complete general education requirements. Please refer to the Associate Degree general education requirements in the Schedule of Classes for a list of acceptable courses. Make an appointment with a COS counselor for assistance in completing the general education requirements.


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