WELDING TECHNOLOGY
Associate in Science Welding · Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The associate of applied science degree in Welding Technology is designed to prepare the individual for a career as a welding technician in the fabrication, construction, and manufacturing industries.
Learning Outcome(s):
- SLO i Safety Outcome – Demonstrate proper safety practices when working in a welding environment.
- Demonstrate welding skills sufficient to meet industry journeyman welder standards.
- Apply integrated knowledge with incremental skill improvement resulting in functional application of welding techniques.
- Use proper hand, measuring and layout tools to fabricate welding projects.
- Apply academic skills in reading, mathematics, chemistry and physics to the application of welding skills
- Demonstrate work attributes that contribute to personal success and contribute to the goals of the company or organization for which one is employed.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (18 units) | 18 | |
| ENGR 226 | ENGINEERING DRAWING | 3 |
| WELD 270A | BASIC WELDING | 3 |
| WELD 270B | ADVANCED WELDING | 3 |
| WELD 270C | WELDING: GMAW & GTAW | 3 |
| WELD 277 | METAL FABRICATION | 3 |
| WELD 280A | STRUCTURAL STEEL WELDING CERTIFICATION | 3 |
| orWELD 280B | PIPE WELDING CERTIFICATION | 3 |
| Plus 6-6.5 units of technical electives from the following: | 6-6.5 | |
| WELD 275 | BLUEPRINT READING AND INDUSTRY PRACTICES | 3 |
| WELD 276 | WELDING POWER | 3 |
| WELD 273 | METALLURGY | 3 |
| CTCH 200 | WORKPLACE SAFETY- OSHA10 | 0.5 |
| Total | 24-24.5 | |