Welding
Certificate of Achievement Industrial Technology and Transportation · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Welding Certificate of Achievement
Students must comply with the requirements as shown in the catalog under certificate requirements. Students should seek the advice of a welding instructor, counselor or advisor for assistance in planning for a welding Certificate of Achievement. Career opportunities include jobs requiring the ability to weld in multiple processes, to interpret and create blueprints, to perform layout operations, and to perform basic machining tasks. Career Opportunities: Welder, Structural Fabricator. To Achieve the Certificate of Achievement: Upon completion of the required courses with at least a ‘C’ or ‘P’ grade in each course, the student will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Students will demonstrate 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:Tests, quizzes and homework. Evaluation of design projects.
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 awarded certificates.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Welding Certificate of Achievement: Complete all of the following | 31 | |
| WELD B1A | Introduction to Oxygen Acetylene Welding and Cutting | 1.5 |
| WELD B1B | Introduction to the Welding Processes | 2 |
| WELD B53A | Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 2 |
| WELD B53B | Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2 | 2 |
| WELD B55A | Structural Plate Certification I | 1.5 |
| WELD B55B | Structural Plate Certification II | 2 |
| WELD B55C | ASME Pipe Certification | 2 |
| WELD B55D | ASME Pipe Certification | 2 |
| WELD B65AB | Welded Steel Structures | 3 |
| WELD B74A | Introduction to GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) and FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding) | 2 |
| WELD B74B | Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 2 |
| MFGT B1AB | Machine Tool Processes | 3 |
| WELD B54A | Blueprint Reading for Welders and Machinists | 3 |
| INDT B10 | Industrial Technology Careers | 3 |