# Welding Technology SENSE Entry-Level Welder (Certificate of Achievement)

College of the Desert · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Building & Energy Systems Professional

Source: https://catalog.collegeofthedesert.edu/programs/energy-systems-technology/welding-technology-certificate-of-achievement/

This program provides the necessary industry-standard recognition according to AWS QC10 specifications in Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding in requirements of Level One, Entry-Level Welder. Industry certification provides the student an opportunity to demonstrate to potential employers evidence of competency for entry-level positions in the welding industry.

### Learning Outcomes

#### Learning Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:

1.  Student will demonstrate proper welding techniques using SMAW, GMAW and GTAW welding equipment in all four positions.
2.  Student will demonstrate fabrication techniques including measuring, bending, cutting, and fitting.

### Program Requirements

#### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WELD 011A | Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 2 |
| WELD 011B | Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 2 |
| WELD 011C | Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 2 |
| WELD 012A | Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding | 2 |
| WELD 012B | Intermediate Gas Metal Arc Welding | 2 |
| WELD 012C | Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding | 2 |
| WELD 013A | Introduction To Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 2 |
| WELD 013B | Intermediate Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 2 |
| WELD 013C | Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 2 |
| **May substitute WELD 011 for WELD 011A** | |  |
| **May substitute WELD 012 for WELD 012A** | |  |
| **CERTIFICATE TOTAL** | | 18 |