{
  "college": "victor-valley-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Welding",
  "id": "welding--welding-ca",
  "name": "Welding",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "welding",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.vvc.edu/degrees-certificates/welding/welding-ca/",
  "blocks": [
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "**State Control Number:** 20542  \n**Program Code:** WELD.WELD.CA  \n**Program Length:** 16 months  \n**Approved for Federal Financial Aid:** Yes\n\nThe Welding Technology courses included in the certificate program will give the students the skills necessary to become an entry-level combination welder."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Requirements"
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Courses"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "WELD 51",
          "title": "Oxyacetylene Welding, Cutting & Brazing",
          "units": "4.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "WELD 52",
          "title": "Shielded Metal Arc Welding Basic",
          "units": "4.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "WELD 53",
          "title": "Shielded Metal Arc Welding Advanced",
          "units": "4.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "WELD 57A",
          "title": "Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Basic",
          "units": "2.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "WELD 57B",
          "title": "Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Advanced",
          "units": "2.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "WELD 58A",
          "title": "Gas Metal Arc Welding Basic",
          "units": "2.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "WELD 58B",
          "title": "Gas Metal Arc Welding Advanced",
          "units": "2.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "WELD 59",
          "title": "Welding Symbols and Blueprint Reading",
          "units": "1.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "21"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Program Map\n\n#### Suggested Plan of Study\n\nCareer, salary, and labor market data information."
    }
  ]
}