Certified Manual Metal Arc Welder (Skills Certificate) · Sierra College

This certificate can be completed in 2 semesters. The Manual Metal Arc Welder Skills Certificate prepares students for jobs in construction and field equipment repair, welding mild steel in thickness ranges of 1/8" to 1". Students will learn thermal cutting and gouging processes for fabrication and repair. A skills certificate is designed to provide career technical skills for the focused subject area. Students will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their skills through performance-based tests. Students who successfully pass will be awarded industry-recognized Welder Qualification Test Records (industry certifications).

Required Courses

Course	Title	Units
WELD 0001A	Introduction to Welding and Fabrication	2
WELD 0001B	Basic Welding Fabrication	2
WELD 0005A	Manual Metal Arc Welding of Mild Carbon Steel Fillet Welds	2
WELD 0005B	Manual Metal Arc Welding of Mild Carbon Steel Groove Welds	2
WELD 0005C	Manual Metal Arc Welding Certifications on Closed and Open Root Plate	2
Total Units		10