Welding Technology
Certificate of Career Preparation Welding · Palo Verde College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Credits: 9.0
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 operate 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.
- Students will be able to locate and use charts, index, and table of contents to answer open book questions to prepare them for the exam. Students will be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of welding concepts.