Welding Technology
Certificate of Achievement Welding Technology · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Certificate of Achievement program in Welding Technology is for those who desire advanced knowledge of welding for employment as welding technicians.
Welding inspectors, welding engineers, welding supervisors, and advanced welders. Students also completing the required general education requirements and electives may earn the Associate in Science degree. In addition, many OCC welding courses are transferable and can be used by those students who are interested in the welding engineering degree program at Ohio State University. Whatever the case, a person’s chances for the job of their choice are much higher when they have the technical background as evidenced by earning our Certificate of Achievement in welding.
Program Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Acquire the necessary skills training for proficiency in taking a welding qualification test for certification which may be required for employment.
- Improve or develop additional proficiencies required for professional growth or advancement in their current employment.
Requirements
Review Certificate Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| WELD A101 | Arc & Oxy-acetylene Welding | 4 |
| WELD A120 | Mathematics & Fabrication Layout for Welders | 4 |
| WELD A180 | Blueprint Reading | 2-3 |
| orMACH A120 | Measurement and Blueprint Reading | |
| WELD A201 | Advanced Welding | 4 |
| WELD A210 | Welding Inspection and Testing | 4 |
| WELD A220 | Welding Specifications and Codes | 2 |
| WELD A230 | Welding Metallurgy | 3 |
| Restricted Electives - Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| WELD A130 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Level 1 | |
| WELD A131 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Level 2 | |
| WELD A250 | Pipe Welding Level 1 | |
| WELD A251 | Pipe Welding Level 2 | |
| WELD A252 | Pipe Welding Level 3 | |
| WELD A253 | Pipe Welding Level 4 | |
| Total Units | 30-31 | |
Welding Technology Suggested Electives
WELD A115 Arc and Oxy-acetylene Welding Practice Level 1
WELD A215 Advanced Arc and Oxy-Acetylene Level 1
WELD A255 Orbital Welding Level 1
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These 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.
Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| WELD A101 | Arc & Oxy-acetylene Welding |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| WELD A201 |
| WELD A230 |
| Summer |
|---|
| MACH A120or WELD A180 |
| WELD A220 |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| WELD A120 |
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVES- CHOOSE ONE |
| WELD A130 |
| WELD A131 |
| WELD A250 |
| WELD A251 |
| WELD A252 |
| WELD A253 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| WELD A210 |