Introduction to Welding Technology

Program Code: CEC.WELD.CC

Program Control Number: 40519

These courses prepare students to transition to Santa Ana College's Welding Technology Program or obtain entry-level employment in the welding technology field. Students will be introduced to shop safety, the proper use of tools and the basic equipment, and fundamentals through the introduction of various welding processes currently used in the welding and metal fabrication industry. Processes include Oxy-fuel cutting, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). The High School Math 190 for College and Career Readiness course is designed to help students learn and apply basic math skills in the context of welding technology. In VBUS 243 Introduction to Customer Service Skills, VBUS 400 Employability Skills, or ESL 520 English for Work 2, students learn soft skills that are beneficial in working in any welding technology environment.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Apply the knowledge and skills studentsgainto start their career pathway in welding technology.