# Introductory Pipe Welding Technology (Certificate)

Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: School of Agriculture and Industrial Technology

Source: https://catalog.mccd.edu/schools/programs/school-as-it/programs/intro-pipe-welding-ce

## **School of Agriculture and Industrial Technology**

The Merced College Welding Technology Program prepares participants for employment in structural welding, welding repair, job shop welding, and production welding. The program is also designed to retrain and update persons presently employed in welding and related trades.

The Merced College Introductory Pipe Welding Technology program prepares participants for entry level employment in the pipe and tube welding industry. The program includes basic welding on tube and pipe in the 2G and 5G welding positions using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding and Shielded Metal Arc Welding. Students will also learn the basic principles for cutting, layout, and fit up of tube and pipe.

A certificate of proficiency will be awarded upon successful completion of the required courses listed below. For successful completion, a student must complete the requirements with a minimum grade of a "C" (or P) in each course with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher.

## Program Student Learning Outcomes

A. Produce appropriate fit up, tacks, and weld stainless steel tube and pipe.

B. Demonstrate the ability to fit up and tack carbon steel pipe.

C. Develop appropriate/ good manufacturing practices.

D. Produce the basic weld joints used in industry and applicable situations in which they are used.

## Program Requirements:

**Program Core: (15 Units)**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WELD-01 | Fundamentals of Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 3 |
| WELD-02 | Fundamentals of Gas Metal and Flux Cored Arc Welding | 3 |
| WELD-51 | Introductory Pipe Welding | 2 |
| WELD-52 | Advanced Pipe Welding and Fitting | 2 |
| WELD-55 | Equipment Operation and Safety | 3 |
| WELD-58 | Fundamentals of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 2 |
| **Total** | | **15** |