Fundamentals of Welding

Certificate of Career Preparation Welding · Palo Verde College · 2026-2027 Catalog

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

CourseTitleUnits
WEL 100Oxyacetylene Gas Welding3
WEL 101Shielded Metal Arc Welding3
WEL 102Basic Gas Metal Arc Welding3
WEL 103Basic Gas Tungsten Arc Welding3

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