# Welding Technology (Certificate of Achievement)

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

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

This is an extensive two-year program in all phases of welding: SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, OAC, PAC, and CAC-a. Students gain practical experience and advanced skills in weld quality, fabrication, and pipe welding. Classes are sequential and build from intermediate to advanced levels of competency. A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon successful completion of all required coursework, totaling 37 units.

##### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Work efficiently and safely in a variety of welding environments.
2.  Exhibit good work habits while working independently and/or part of a team.
3.  Identify, understand and apply appropriate welding processes and technologies to a planned end result.
4.  Develop the knowledge base to accomplish the above outcome.

**Certificate Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| DDGT-110 | Technical Drawing Fundamentals | 3 |
| MACH-100 | Machine Shop Practice | 3 |
| WELD-120 | Welding Technology 1 | 7 |
| WELD-121 | Welding Technology 2 | 7 |
| WELD-150 | Metal Fabrication 1 | 3 |
| WELD-240 | Welding Technology 3 | 7 |
| WELD-241 | Welding Technology 4 | 7 |
| **Total Units** | | **37** |