# PowerPathway Gas Pipeline Welding (Certificate)

Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Welding

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**About the Program**

**Program Goal:** Career

**GE Pattern(s):** None

**Program Code:** POWERPATHWAY.CC

This program enhances the abilities of the students preparing for a career in the power generation and petrochemical pipe and tube welding industry by teaching them the skills that are needed for the industry.  Students who have completed the Welding Technology Program and have been working in industry for a few years are coming back to take this program for career advancement and some are using this course as a method of continuing their education and advance their welding skills. The PowerPathway specifically trains welders for potential apprentice welding positions within Pacific Gas and Electric. Successful completion of the Welding program is a prerequisite for this certificate.

**Program Learning Outcome(s):**
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:

1.  Setup and safely operate welding equipment.
2.  Layout, cut, prepare, and weld various pipe joint designs.
3.  Apply qualification procedures of the API and ASME for certification.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | | 7 |
| WLD 55 | Power Generation and Petroleum Chemical Pipe & Tube Welding | 5 |
| WLD 158 | Shop Practices for Pipe and Tube Welders | 1 |
| WLD 162 | Pipe and Tube Welding Certification Practices | 1 |
| **Total** | | **7** |