# Blueprint Reading and Layout for Welders Job Skills (Certificate)

Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Industrial Technology and Transportation

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#### Blueprint Reading and Layout for Welders Job Skills Certificate

This certificate covers the principles of blueprint reading as it applies to welders. Emphasis is placed on the ability to visualize and interpret working drawings. Welding symbols and basic shop math are included. Layout techniques including mathematical and pipe fitting technology are covered. Career Opportunities: Welder, Structural Fabricator, blueprint reading and layout in the welding industry. To Achieve the Job Skills Certificate: Upon completion of the required courses with at least a ‘C’ or ‘P’ grade in each course, the student will be awarded a Job Skills Certificate.

### Program Learning Outcomes

-   1\. Students will demostrate proficiency in technical skills and safety principles required for industrial employment. Assessment:Track VTEA core indicators and safety exam pass rates.

-   2\. Students will demonstrate problem solving skills used in industrial design and prodect development. Assessment:Test, exams, quizzes and homework.

-   3\. Students will demonstrate a deep understanding of the core material required for transfer to a four year university degree program or for certification in the department programs. Assessment:Successful completion of required courses for the certificate and track certificate awards.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Blueprint Reading and Layout for Welders Job Skills Certificate: Complete all of the following** | | 6 |
| WELD B54A | Blueprint Reading for Welders and Machinists | 3 |
| WELD B54B | Template Development and Layout for the Welder | 3 |