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Welding Technology

Certificate of Achievement



Program Details

This is an extensive two year program in all phases of welding: oxyacetylene, semiautomatic MIG & TIG, and submerged arc, as well as stick electrode. Classes must be taken in sequence. A Certificate will be granted upon completion of the following required courses

Additional Requirements
Additional Information Link: http://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/welding-technology/welding-technology-certificate-of-achievement/
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  • Credit for Prior Learning

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Welding Technology Pathways

Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2026-2027.

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Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technologists & TechniciansHigh school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Automotive Engineering TechniciansHigh school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Calibration Technologists & TechniciansHigh school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Calibration Technologists & TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & TechniciansHigh school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Mechanical Engineering Technologists & TechniciansHigh school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Mechanical Engineering Technologists & TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Photonics EngineersAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Robotics TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, & Systems AssemblersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining51,000
BoilermakersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining51,000
Engine & Other Machine AssemblersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining51,000
Structural Metal Fabricators & FittersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining51,000
Welding, Soldering, & Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, & TendersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining51,000
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, & Systems AssemblersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDDeclining47,060
Lathe & Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDDeclining47,060
Milling & Planing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDDeclining47,060
Structural Metal Fabricators & FittersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDDeclining47,060
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, & BrazersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDDeclining47,060

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.

  1. Exhibit good work habits while working independently and/or part of a team.
  2. Develop the knowledge base to accomplish the above outcome.
  3. Work efficiently and safely in a variety of welding environments.
  4. Identify, understand and apply appropriate welding processes and technologies to a planned end result.