Certified Manual Metal Arc Welder
Skills Certificate Welding Technology · Sierra College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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 | |