{
  "college": "orange-coast-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Welding Technology",
  "id": "welding-technology--pipe-certificate-specialization",
  "name": "Pipe",
  "award": "Certificate of Specialization",
  "department": "welding-technology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.cccd.edu/orange-coast/pathways/industrial-technology/welding-technology/pipe-certificate-specialization/",
  "blocks": [
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "This Certificate of Specialization certifies mastery of skills necessary or Pipe Levels I and/or II.\n\n#### Program Outcomes\n\n#### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n1.  Acquire the necessary skills training for proficiency in taking a welding qualification test for certification which may be required for employment.\n2.  Improve or develop additional proficiencies required for professional growth or advancement in their current employment."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Requirements\n\nReview Graduation Requirements."
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Courses"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "WELD A101",
          "title": "Arc & Oxy-acetylene Welding",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "WELD A111",
          "title": "Weld Testing Pipe",
          "units": "0.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "WELD A201",
          "title": "Advanced Welding",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "WELD A250",
          "title": "Pipe Welding Level 1",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "11.5"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Program Sequence\n\n#### Program Sequence\n\nThese sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. **Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.**\n\n**Year 1**\n\n| Semester 1 | Units |\n| --- | --- |\n| WELD A101 | Arc & Oxy-acetylene Welding | 4 |\n|  | Units | 4 |\n\n| Semester 2 |\n| --- |\n| WELD A201 | Advanced Welding | 4 |\n|  | Units | 4 |\n\n**Year 2**\n\n| Semester 1 |\n| --- |\n| WELD A250 | Pipe Welding Level 1 | 3 |\n| WELD A111 | Weld Testing Pipe | 0.5 |\n|  | Units | 3.5 |\n|  | Total Units | 11.5 |"
    }
  ]
}