Welding: Basic Level - COA
Certificate of Achievement Degrees and Certificates A-Z · College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog
Credits: 21.0 credits
The Welding Program offers the academic and practical skills needed for those seeking to advance their current positions, or gain a new and exciting career, or to learn a new hobby. The most common electric arc welding processes used in today’s industry are covered, including GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, Inner Shield, and Dual Shield. The proper use of metal working equipment and various fabrication techniques are included. Students will gain the technical and hands-on knowledge to work with ferrous or non-ferrous metals in various positions and configurations. Students can achieve Certificates of Achievement, nationally recognized American Welding Society (AWS) welding certificates and the Associate in Science degree in Welding.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required | 21 | |
| IMPORTANT: To obtain the Certificate of Achievement in Welding-Basic Level, students must complete the following requirements with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0: | ||
| The Welding certificate requirements below. | ||
| All certificate courses must be completed with a C or better. | ||
| Students will have the opportunity to receive certification in all positions with the main processes used in industry. | ||
| ENGL 1001 | College Composition | 4 |
| WELD 1101 | Beginning Welding | 3 |
| WELD 1102 | Advanced Welding | 3 |
| WELD 1103 | Metal Fabrication | 3 |
| WELD 1104 | Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding | 3 |
| WELD 1105 | Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 3 |
| WELD 2102 | Advanced Welding Applications | 2 |
Recommended Sequence
Basic Level
Term 1 (7 units)
- WELD1101 - Beginning Welding (3)
- ENGL1001 - College Composition (4)
Term 2 (9 units)
- WELD1102 - Advanced Welding (3)
- WELD1104 - Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (3)
- WELD1105 - Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (3)
Term 3 (5 units)
- WELD1103 - Metal Fabrication (3)
- WELD2102 - Advanced Welding Applications (2)