Cosumnes River College

School type: Community College

Cosumnes River College offers an Associate in Science in Welding Technology plus certificates in Welding Code, Welding Fabrication, and Welding Technology. The curriculum combines classroom and shop work in welding safety, industry practices, welding codes, inspection, metalworking machinery, fabrication, and process-specific training in MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, and pipe welding. The code certificate focuses on AWS structural and seismic welding codes and preparation for the Certified Welding Inspector examination.

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Welding Technology

Credential: Associate in Science
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication
Program Length: 60 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Day/evening availability varies by campus

The 60-unit Associate in Science combines a 25-unit welding major with general education and electives. Required welding study includes industry… Read full description

The 60-unit Associate in Science combines a 25-unit welding major with general education and electives. Required welding study includes industry training and welding codes, with elective shop work selected from MIG on plate, pipe, or sheet metal; TIG on aluminum or stainless steel; Stick; pipe welding; Flux-Core; introductory safety; and design, layout, and fabrication. Program outcomes emphasize industry-standard weld quality, procedures and specifications, OSHA safety, fabrication, and technical knowledge used in welding employment.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Sacramento, CA

Availability sources

Main Campus — availability source

Welding Code Certificate

Credential: Certificate of Achievement
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Performance
Program Length: 10.5 credit hours
AWS Prep: Available

This 10.5-unit certificate focuses on AWS D1.1 structural steel and D1.8 seismic welding codes. Students select at least one focus course in Stick,… Read full description

This 10.5-unit certificate focuses on AWS D1.1 structural steel and D1.8 seismic welding codes. Students select at least one focus course in Stick, pipe, or Flux-Core welding and complete Welding Industry Training and Introduction to Welding Codes. The college explicitly states that the focus course and code work prepare students for the Certified Welding Inspector examination at an AWS testing site.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Sacramento, CA

Availability sources

Main Campus — availability source

Welding Fabricator Certificate

Credential: Certificate of Achievement
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication
Program Length: 11 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

This 11-unit certificate combines design, layout, and fabrication with welding codes and safety. Students select additional welding work from… Read full description

This 11-unit certificate combines design, layout, and fabrication with welding codes and safety. Students select additional welding work from introductory safety, MIG, TIG, Stick, pipe, and Flux-Core courses. The program emphasizes modern welding power sources, fabrication procedures, measuring and layout tools, and work intended to meet industry standards.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Sacramento, CA

Availability sources

Main Campus — availability source

Welding Technology Certificate

Credential: Certificate of Achievement
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication, Performance
Program Length: 16 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

This 16-unit certificate is designed for entry or advancement in welding fabrication and industrial repair. Students complete Welding Industry… Read full description

This 16-unit certificate is designed for entry or advancement in welding fabrication and industrial repair. Students complete Welding Industry Training and Introduction to Welding Codes, then select 9.5 units from safety, MIG, TIG, Stick, pipe, and Flux-Core courses. Hands-on work includes welding projects or qualification coupons along with interpretation of safety codes and industry practices.

Confirmed at

Main Campus — Sacramento, CA

Availability sources

Main Campus — availability source

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