# Combination Welding Technician (Certificate of Achievement)

Napa Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Welding Technology

Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/welding-technology/combination-welding-technician-certificate-of-achievement/

The Combination Welding Technician Certificate of Achievement prepares the student for more advanced placement in an entry level position in the welding industry of their choice.

##### Career Opportunities

Welder, cutter, pipe welder, refinery worker, maintenance mechanic, rig welder.

##### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  The student will be able to work safely and follow safety procedure in a welding environment.
2.  The student will be able to utilize SMAW, GMAW, FCAW,GTAW, OAC, PAC, and CAC-A in all positions on structural and pipe welding applications.
3.  The student will be able to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, assembly details and American Welding Society welding symbols.
4.  The student will be able to work and contribute to a team and work with minimal supervision

**Certificate Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses (24)** | |  |
| WELD-120 | Welding Technology 1 | 7 |
| WELD-121 | Welding Technology 2 | 7 |
| WELD-150 | Metal Fabrication 1 | 3 |
| WELD-240 | Welding Technology 3 | 7 |
| **Total Units** | | **24** |