Welding Technology
Associate of Science Welding · Palo Verde College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Credits: 64.0 - 68.0
The program of studies in Welding Technology is designed to provide comprehensive occupational training in welding methods currently used in the welding fabrication industry. Students will be taught the manipulative skills and the technical knowledge required to operative oxyacetylene, shielded electric arc, MIG, TIG, and semiautomatic flame cutting. They will be prepared for certification as required by employment in the welding industry.
Program Outcomes
- Acquired fundamental grounding in communications, science, mathematics, humanities, the social sciences and self-development in preparation for an occupation, and possible transfer to a four-year institution.
- Acquired knowledge and skills in [not named in the college's catalog], demonstrating the proper procedure and techniques for welding mild steel plates and tubing.
Program Requirements
Required Core Courses - Total 24 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 |
| WEL 200 | Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding | 3 |
| WEL 201 | Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 3 |
| WEL 202 | Advanced Oxyacetylene Gas Welding | 3 |
| WEL 203 | Consolidated Welding | 3 |
Restricted Electives - Total 6 Credits:
Choose any two courses below
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| WEL 120 | Introductory Welding Principles and Practices | 3 |
| WEL 121 | Resistance Welding and Special Welding Applications | 3 |
| WEL 122 | Principles and Practices of Metal Technology and Professional Welding | 3 |
| WEL 250 | Ind. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (smaw) I | 3 |
| WEL 251 | Ind. Flux Cored Arc Welding (fcaw) I | 3 |
| WEL 252 | Industrial Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) II | 3 |
| WEL 253 | Industrial Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) II | 3 |
CalGETC
- In addition to the Core Courses required for the A.S. Degree Welding Technology, students will also be required to meet the Associate Degree Requirements and the General Education Requirements. Credits: 34 - 38