Welding Technologies
Associate in Science Welding · Yuba College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Welding program teaches curriculum that is designed to meet the minimum skill standards established by the American Welding Society (AWS) for entry-level welders. Our comprehensive program develops a student’s skills in metals cutting and joining processes. Training is given in both theory and practical skills in the various phases of welding and cutting. This includes introductory to advanced methods plasma and air carbon arc cutting, oxyacetylene cutting, SMAW (stick), GTAW (TIG) welding, GMAW (MIG) welding, and FCAW (flux core), welding inspecting, testing principles and fabrication techniques, and other processes. Our classes are conducted in laboratories outfitted with modern industrial welding, cutting, CNC plasma, forming, fixturing, tube and pipe shaping and other fabrication equipment. Entry-level welders are employed in a wide range of industries that use welding and welding-related tasks as project managers, supply salespeople, and teachers, or possibly pursue a higher degree.
Students who complete this program should be able to:
- Demonstrate appropriate workplace safety policies and procedures during welding and fabrication operations.
- Demonstrate minimum competency in major welding processes used in industry.
- Recognize and interpret technical drawings in planning and fabrication projects.
Required courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DRAFT-20 | Blueprint and Specifications Reading | 3 |
| MFGT-20 | Principles of Machine Shop | 3 |
| WELD-10 | Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) | 4 |
| WELD-12 | Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) | 4 |
| WELD-20 | Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) | 4 |
| WELD-22 | Intermediate 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 |
| WELD-85 | Structural Design and Fabrication | 4 |
| Complete a minimum of 3 units from the following courses: | ||
| AUTO-22 | Hydraulics (Fluid Power) | 3 |
| CWEE 45A Occupational Work Experience-Volunteer | 1-4 | |
| CWEE 45B Occupational Work Experience-Paid | 1-4 | |
| MFGT-21 | Intermediate Machine Shop | 3 |
| WELD-52 | Intermediate Structural Steel and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) | 4 |
| WELD-62 | Pipe Welding Fundamentals | 4 |
| WELD-64 | Advanced Pipe Welding | 4 |
| Total units required for degree major | 37 | |
Students earning an AA/AS degree must complete a minimum of 21 units of General Education requirements and the health graduation requirement, in addition to the program units listed here. Students must complete a total of 60 degree applicable units to earn an AA or AS. Please see your counselor for additional information.