Welding Technology
Certificate of Achievement Welding Technology · Napa Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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
- Work efficiently and safely in a variety of welding environments.
- Exhibit good work habits while working independently and/or part of a team.
- Identify, understand and apply appropriate welding processes and technologies to a planned end result.
- Develop the knowledge base to accomplish the above outcome.