Certificate of Proficiency

Welding Techniques and Processes

20215

Advisors: Ernest Baca and Christopher Freeman (Gila Pueblo)

This program will provide the basic credentials and skills necessary to pursue a career as a welder in a variety of industrial fields.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate safe work habits that reflect concern and care for self, others, and the environment.
  2. Perform welding operations using appropriate processes on various metals and in various situations.
  3. Interpret blueprints and verbal orders, including welding symbols, to fabricate using tools of the welding trade.
  4. Perform quality welds and cuts using SMAW, GMAW, OFC, FCAW, and GTAW.
  5. Demonstrate safe and accurate operation of manual and CNC machine tools.
  6. Apply modern CAD/CAM software to generate programs and produce precision parts.
  7. Interpret blueprints and verbal orders to fabricate using tools of various manufacturing fields.

Curriculum Requirements

Course Code
Title
Credits
6.0
Sub-Total Credits
18.5

In order to obtain this certificate, you must:

  • Complete each required course above with a grade of “C” or better.
  • File a petition for certificate.
  • Remove any indebtedness to the college.
  • Complete at least 50% of the credits at Gila Community College.

Check the catalog for other changes and requirements.

Total Required Credits
18.5