Welding
Certificate of Achievement Welding · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Design and Applied Technology Division www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/design-and-applied-technology/
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Certificate of Achievement
A Certificate of Accomplishment will be granted upon completion of all program requirements. At least 50 percent of the courses required for the certificate must be completed at El Camino College.
Required Core: 13-14 units
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| WELD 1A | Introduction to Multi-Process Welding | 4 |
| WELD 1B | Advanced Welding for Manufacturing | 4 |
| WELD 10A | Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) | 4 |
| WELD 10B | Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) | 4 |
| WELD 10C | Advanced Certification and Career Preparation Lab | 2 |
| WELD 29 | Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| WELD 40A | Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) | 3 |
8 units from:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| WELD 28 | American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 Certification Test Preparation | 3 |
| WELD 40B | Intermediate Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) | 3 |
| WELD 45 | Structural Fabrication | 5 |
5-6 units from:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| WELD 15 | Basic Welding for Allied Fields | 3 |
| WELD 20A | Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) | 4 |
| WELD 23 | Advanced Arc Welding Specialty Lab | 2 |
| WELD 40C | Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Skills Lab | 2 |
Total Units: 26-28