# Introductory Welding Technologies (Certificate of Achievement)

Yuba College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Welding

Source: https://yc.yccd.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Yuba-College-Catalog-26.pdf#page=176

This certificate will introduce a variety of welding and cutting processes which students will experience in their welding career. This will help students to understand the various processes and help them to make decisions which will help them focus their efforts for future employment. Students will learn and understand the usage of the SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW and other welding and cutting processes.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

1. Demonstrate introductory skills in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, OAC and PAC.

**Required courses**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WELD-10 | Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) | 4 |
| WELD-20 | Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) | 4 |
| WELD-40 | Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) | 4 |
| WELD-50 | Introduction to Structural Steel and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). 4 |  |
| **Total units required for certificate** | | **16** |