# Fundamentals of Welding (Certificate of Career Preparation)

Palo Verde College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Welding

Source: https://catalog.paloverde.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=2&poid=176

Credits: 12.0

The Certificate of Career Preparation in Fundamentals of Welding is designed to provide students with a basic background in welding and metal fabrication. Students will be introduced to safety procedures, use of gas metal arc welding (GMAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and oxyacetylene welding (OAW), consumables & welding equipment, and proper welding techniques.

## Program Outcomes

1.  Describe and demonstrate safety procedures using the arc welding process

### Program Requirements

#### Required Courses - Total 12 Credits

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WEL 100 | Oxyacetylene Gas Welding | 3 |
| WEL 101 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 3 |
| WEL 102 | Basic Gas Metal Arc Welding | 3 |
| WEL 103 | Basic Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 3 |