# Welding Certification Job Skills (Certificate)

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

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#### Welding Certification Job Skills Certificate

This certificate emphasizes welding processes of SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, Oxy/Acetylene cutting, and Blueprint Reading. Theory and application as well as safety of these processes while welding on mild steel are emphasized. This program prepares students for careers in Welding Entry Level Welding Job. 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\. Upon successful completion of program students will demonstrate an understanding of the core material required for A.W.S. certification in the welding program. Assessment: Successful completion of required courses and track awarded certificates. Program Matrix

-   2\. Upon successful completion of program students will demonstrate problem solving skills used in product design and development in the welding industry. Assessment: Skill exams and evaluation of group lab assignments and team projects.

-   3\. Upon successful completion of program students will demonstrate proficiency in technical skills and safety principles required for employment in the welding industry. Assessment: Track VTEA core indicators and safety exam pass rates.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Welding Certification Job Skills Certificate** | | 13 |
| WELD B1B | Introduction to the Welding Processes | 2 |
| WELD B53A | Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 2 |
| WELD B54A | Blueprint Reading for Welders and Machinists | 3 |
| WELD B55A | Structural Plate Certification I | 2 |
| WELD B55B | Structural Plate Certification II | 2 |
| WELD B74A | Introduction to GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) and FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding) | 2 |