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Cerritos College

School type: Community College

Cerritos College offers an unusually broad welding curriculum at its Norwalk campus, with associate degrees and Certificates of Achievement in aerospace welding, arc welding, combination welding, TIG, pipe and process-pipe welding, structural-steel fabrication, and welding fabrication and layout. Official course descriptions document laboratory training in MIG, TIG, Stick and Flux-Core welding; pipe, structural and fabrication applications; metallurgy, inspection and blueprint work; and AWS certification preparation in several required specialty courses.

School-wide Programs

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Descriptions, credentials, costs, and schedules are school-level program listings. Confirm current campus schedules, costs, and included fees with the school. Duration is shown in its listed units; credits and training hours are not calendar completion times.

Combination Welder Certificate

  • Credential: Certificate of Achievement
  • Program cost: Not listed
  • Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Fabrication
  • Program Length: 25 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Day/evening availability varies by campus

The 25-unit Combination Welder Certificate provides broad welding and fabrication preparation through MIG, TIG, Stick and Flux-Core welding, blueprint… Read full description for Combination Welder Certificate

The 25-unit Combination Welder Certificate provides broad welding and fabrication preparation through MIG, TIG, Stick and Flux-Core welding, blueprint and layout work, metallurgy, inspection and shop practice. Required TIG coursework includes an officially documented AWS aluminum certification opportunity.

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Main Campus — Norwalk, CA
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Aerospace Welding, A.S.

  • Credential: Associate of Science
  • Program cost: Not listed
  • Processes: TIG
  • Program Length: 60 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Available
A 60-unit associate degree combining general education with specialized aerospace welding coursework. Required welding study emphasizes TIG work with… Read full description for Aerospace Welding, A.S.

A 60-unit associate degree combining general education with specialized aerospace welding coursework. Required welding study emphasizes TIG work with aerospace metals and applications, together with welding metallurgy, inspection and related technical preparation.

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Main Campus — Norwalk, CA
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Aerospace Welding Certificate

  • Credential: Certificate of Achievement
  • Program cost: Not listed
  • Processes: TIG
  • Program Length: 17 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Available
A 17-unit certificate focused on TIG welding for aerospace materials and applications. Required coursework covers aluminum, stainless steel, chromoly… Read full description for Aerospace Welding Certificate

A 17-unit certificate focused on TIG welding for aerospace materials and applications. Required coursework covers aluminum, stainless steel, chromoly and titanium welding, metallurgy, inspection and aerospace welding practice.

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Main Campus — Norwalk, CA
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Arc Welding, A.S.

  • Credential: Associate of Science
  • Program cost: Not listed
  • Processes: MIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Structural
  • Program Length: 60 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Available
A 60-unit associate degree combining general education with arc-welding theory and laboratory practice. The major develops MIG, Stick and Flux-Core… Read full description for Arc Welding, A.S.

A 60-unit associate degree combining general education with arc-welding theory and laboratory practice. The major develops MIG, Stick and Flux-Core skills for structural work and includes coursework that prepares students for structural welding qualification testing.

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Main Campus — Norwalk, CA
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Arc Welding Certificate

  • Credential: Certificate of Achievement
  • Program cost: Not listed
  • Processes: MIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Structural
  • Program Length: 19 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Available
A 19-unit certificate in arc-welding theory and shop practice. Students develop MIG, Stick and Flux-Core skills on structural steel and complete… Read full description for Arc Welding Certificate

A 19-unit certificate in arc-welding theory and shop practice. Students develop MIG, Stick and Flux-Core skills on structural steel and complete advanced structural welding laboratory work.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Norwalk, CA
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Combination Welder, A.S.

  • Credential: Associate of Science
  • Program cost: Not listed
  • Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Fabrication
  • Program Length: 60 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Available
A 60-unit associate degree combining general education with broad welding and fabrication preparation. Required study spans MIG, TIG, Stick and… Read full description for Combination Welder, A.S.

A 60-unit associate degree combining general education with broad welding and fabrication preparation. Required study spans MIG, TIG, Stick and Flux-Core welding, blueprint interpretation, metallurgy, inspection and fabrication-oriented shop work.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Norwalk, CA
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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, A.S.

  • Credential: Associate of Science
  • Program cost: Not listed
  • Processes: TIG, Stick
  • Program Length: 60 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Available
A 60-unit associate degree pairing general education with advanced TIG welding. The major includes foundational Stick welding plus TIG work on… Read full description for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, A.S.

A 60-unit associate degree pairing general education with advanced TIG welding. The major includes foundational Stick welding plus TIG work on aluminum and other specialty metals, metallurgy, inspection and technical coursework.

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Main Campus — Norwalk, CA
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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certificate

  • Credential: Certificate of Achievement
  • Program cost: Not listed
  • Processes: TIG, Stick
  • Program Length: 18 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Available
An 18-unit certificate centered on TIG welding, with foundational Stick welding and supporting study in metallurgy and welding inspection. Required… Read full description for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certificate

An 18-unit certificate centered on TIG welding, with foundational Stick welding and supporting study in metallurgy and welding inspection. Required TIG coursework includes aluminum applications and documented AWS aluminum certification opportunity.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Norwalk, CA
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Pipe Welding, A.S.

  • Credential: Associate of Science
  • Program cost: Not listed
  • Processes: MIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe
  • Program Length: 60 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Available
A 60-unit associate degree combining general education with pipe-welding and advanced arc-welding laboratory work. Students develop pipe skills… Read full description for Pipe Welding, A.S.

A 60-unit associate degree combining general education with pipe-welding and advanced arc-welding laboratory work. Students develop pipe skills alongside MIG, Stick and Flux-Core processes, welding metallurgy and inspection.

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Main Campus — Norwalk, CA
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Pipe Welding Certificate

  • Credential: Certificate of Achievement
  • Program cost: Not listed
  • Processes: MIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe
  • Program Length: 23 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Available
A 23-unit certificate for welding pipe in multiple positions. Required work includes foundational and advanced arc welding, structural qualification… Read full description for Pipe Welding Certificate

A 23-unit certificate for welding pipe in multiple positions. Required work includes foundational and advanced arc welding, structural qualification preparation, pipe-welding practice, metallurgy and inspection.

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Main Campus — Norwalk, CA
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Process Pipe Welding, A.S.

  • Credential: Associate of Science
  • Program cost: Not listed
  • Processes: MIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe
  • Program Length: 60 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Available
A 60-unit associate degree combining general education with process-pipe welding preparation. The major includes arc-welding laboratory work,… Read full description for Process Pipe Welding, A.S.

A 60-unit associate degree combining general education with process-pipe welding preparation. The major includes arc-welding laboratory work, structural qualification preparation, pipe applications, metallurgy and welding inspection.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Norwalk, CA
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Process Pipe Welding Certificate

  • Credential: Certificate of Achievement
  • Program cost: Not listed
  • Processes: MIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe
  • Program Length: 16 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Available
A 16-unit certificate emphasizing process-pipe welding. Required study combines advanced arc and structural laboratory work with pipe applications,… Read full description for Process Pipe Welding Certificate

A 16-unit certificate emphasizing process-pipe welding. Required study combines advanced arc and structural laboratory work with pipe applications, metallurgy and inspection.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Norwalk, CA
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Structural Steel Fabricator, A.S.

  • Credential: Associate of Science
  • Program cost: Not listed
  • Processes: MIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Structural, Fabrication
  • Program Length: 60 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Not listed
A 60-unit associate degree combining general education with structural-steel fabrication. Students study arc-welding processes, blueprint… Read full description for Structural Steel Fabricator, A.S.

A 60-unit associate degree combining general education with structural-steel fabrication. Students study arc-welding processes, blueprint interpretation, layout, fitting and fabrication, along with metallurgy and inspection.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Norwalk, CA
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Structural Steel Fabricator Certificate

  • Credential: Certificate of Achievement
  • Program cost: Not listed
  • Processes: MIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Structural, Fabrication
  • Program Length: 16 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Not listed
A 16-unit certificate in structural-steel fabrication. Required coursework develops arc-welding, blueprint, layout, fitting and fabrication skills for… Read full description for Structural Steel Fabricator Certificate

A 16-unit certificate in structural-steel fabrication. Required coursework develops arc-welding, blueprint, layout, fitting and fabrication skills for structural work.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Norwalk, CA
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Welding Fabrication and Layout, A.S.

  • Credential: Associate of Science
  • Program cost: Not listed
  • Processes: MIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Structural, Fabrication
  • Program Length: 60 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Not listed
A 60-unit associate degree combining general education with welding layout and fabrication. The major emphasizes arc-welding processes, blueprint… Read full description for Welding Fabrication and Layout, A.S.

A 60-unit associate degree combining general education with welding layout and fabrication. The major emphasizes arc-welding processes, blueprint interpretation, measurement, fitting, project layout and metal fabrication.

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Main Campus — Norwalk, CA
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Welding Fabrication and Layout Certificate

  • Credential: Certificate of Achievement
  • Program cost: Not listed
  • Processes: MIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Structural, Fabrication
  • Program Length: 19 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Not listed
A 19-unit certificate focused on welding layout and fabrication. Students develop arc-welding, blueprint interpretation, measurement, fitting and… Read full description for Welding Fabrication and Layout Certificate

A 19-unit certificate focused on welding layout and fabrication. Students develop arc-welding, blueprint interpretation, measurement, fitting and fabrication skills through technical and shop coursework.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Norwalk, CA
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