# Welding (Certificate of Achievement)

Sierra College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Welding Technology

Source: https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/departments/welding-technology/#Achievement

Successful completion of the curriculum in Welding provides students with employable skills in commercial and industrial welding processes. Students are trained to pass industry recognized welding performance testing. Industry-recognized Welder Qualification Test Records are given to those who pass the performance tests. A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.

**Required Courses**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WELD 0001A | Introduction to Welding and Fabrication | 2 |
| WELD 0001B | Basic Welding Fabrication | 2 |
| WELD 0002A | Gas Metal Arc Welding of Mild Carbon Steel on Sheet and Plate | 2 |
| WELD 0002B | Gas Metal Arc Welding of Stainless Steel on Sheet and Plate | 2 |
| WELD 0002C | Gas Metal Arc Welding Certifications on Sheet and Plate | 2.0 |
| WELD 0003A | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Mild Carbon Steel on Sheet and Plate | 2 |
| WELD 0003B | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Mild Carbon and Stainless Steel on Sheet and Plate | 2 |
| WELD 0003C | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certifications on Sheet and Plate | 2.0 |
| 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 |
| WELD 0011 | Welding Metallography | 4 |
| **Total Units** | | **26** |