# Welding (Certificate of Achievement)

Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Welding

Source: https://catalog.vvc.edu/degrees-certificates/welding/welding-ca/

**State Control Number:** 20542  
**Program Code:** WELD.WELD.CA  
**Program Length:** 16 months  
**Approved for Federal Financial Aid:** Yes

The Welding Technology courses included in the certificate program will give the students the skills necessary to become an entry-level combination welder.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| WELD 51 | Oxyacetylene Welding, Cutting & Brazing | 4.0 |
| WELD 52 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding Basic | 4.0 |
| WELD 53 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding Advanced | 4.0 |
| WELD 57A | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Basic | 2.0 |
| WELD 57B | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Advanced | 2.0 |
| WELD 58A | Gas Metal Arc Welding Basic | 2.0 |
| WELD 58B | Gas Metal Arc Welding Advanced | 2.0 |
| WELD 59 | Welding Symbols and Blueprint Reading | 1.0 |
| **Total Units** | | **21** |

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