# Welding Technology (Associate in Science)

Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Welding Technology

Source: https://chabot.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/4077/4078/6084/6121/6129

#### Description

The program prepares students for employment in the welding trade and intensive preparation for welder certification. Student will be able to gas and arc weld in all positions as well as use gas and arc cutting equipment. Upon completion of the A.S. Degree in welding, the student will be employable in the trades or will be able to transfer to a state university for study in an industrial-related degree program.

#### Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

1.  Students completing the Chabot Welding AS Degree Training will be able to pass the American Welding Society (A.W.S) tests in the appropriate areas of study.
2.  Upon the completion of the Chabot Welding Technology AS Degree Training, students shall be able to demonstrate the proficiency needed to perform; manufacturing, fabrication, maintenance and construction tasks to be in compliance with the industrial norms, codes and standards. They should be able to apply their skills and knowledge in a professional manner under minimum to no supervision.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WELD 63 | Welding Layout & Fitting (Active) | 2 |
| WELD 64A | Beginning Arc, Flux-Core Welding and Blueprint Reading (Active) | 3 |
| WELD 64B | Advanced Arc, Flux-Core Welding and Blueprint Reading (Active) | 3 |
| WELD 65A | Beginning TIG, MIG, and Blueprint Reading (Active) | 3 |
| WELD 65B | Advanced TIG, MIG, and Blueprint Reading (Active) | 3 |
| WELD 67A | Welding Skills Laboratory (Active) | 2 |
| WELD 67B | Advanced Welding Skills Laboratory (Active) | 2 |
| INDT 74 | Measurements and Calculations (Active) | 3 |
| WELD 66 | Welding Inspection and Testing (Active)* | 2 |
| WELD 69A | Fabrication and Installing Piping Systems (Active)* | 3 |
| WELD 69B | Advanced Pipe Welding (Active)* | 3 |
| **Total** | | **60** |

#### Other Information

Discipline: Industrial Technology & Automotive

Program Control Number: 20657

TOP Code: 095650 - Welding Technology

CIP Code: 48.0508 - Welding Technology/Welder