Merced, CA

Is this your school?

Claim this school to update information and increase visibility.

Claim This School

Merced Community College District — Merced Campus

School type: Community College

4 programs are confirmed at Merced Campus. View campus program details.

About Merced Community College District (school-wide)

Merced College offers competency-based welding credentials for structural, repair, production and pipe-welding careers. Programs combine classroom and laboratory work in stick, MIG, flux-core and TIG welding; pipe and structural applications; fabrication; and documented thermal-cutting processes. The standard Welding Technology curriculum includes preparation for an AWS structural qualification test.

Programs Confirmed at This Campus

Only programs with confirmed availability at this campus are listed below. View school-wide programs and confirmed locations.

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.

Welding Technology A.A. Degree

Credential: Associate of Arts
Program cost: $2,760–$22,920
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication, Performance
Program Length: 60 units
AWS Prep: Available

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

Schedule: Semester-based; required welding courses include day/evening offerings that vary by term

A 60-unit associate degree with a 19-unit welding core and general education. The competency-based core develops stick, MIG, flux-core and TIG… Read full description

A 60-unit associate degree with a 19-unit welding core and general education. The competency-based core develops stick, MIG, flux-core and TIG welding; structural and pipe applications; fabrication; oxyacetylene, plasma and air-carbon-arc cutting; equipment use; and print interpretation. An advanced arc course prepares students for a limited-thickness structural AWS qualification test.

Confirmed at

Merced Campus — Merced, CA

Availability sources

Merced Campus — availability source

Welding Technology Certificate

Credential: Certificate of Achievement
Program cost: $874–$7,258
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication, Performance
Program Length: 19 units
AWS Prep: Available

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

Schedule: Semester-based; required welding courses include day/evening offerings that vary by term

A 19-unit competency-based certificate covering stick, MIG, flux-core and TIG welding; structural work; fabrication; oxyacetylene, plasma and… Read full description

A 19-unit competency-based certificate covering stick, MIG, flux-core and TIG welding; structural work; fabrication; oxyacetylene, plasma and air-carbon-arc cutting; print interpretation; and equipment operation. The advanced arc course is designed to prepare students for a limited-thickness structural AWS qualification test.

Confirmed at

Merced Campus — Merced, CA

Availability sources

Merced Campus — availability source

Pipe Welding Technology Certificate

Credential: Certificate of Achievement
Program cost: $690–$5,730
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe
Program Length: 15 units
AWS Prep: Not listed

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

A 15-unit pipe and tube welding certificate covering 2G, 5G and 6G positions; stainless and carbon pipe; stick, MIG, flux-core and TIG processes; tube… Read full description

A 15-unit pipe and tube welding certificate covering 2G, 5G and 6G positions; stainless and carbon pipe; stick, MIG, flux-core and TIG processes; tube and pipe preparation, layout and fit-up; and practices used in food-processing and material-handling industries.

Confirmed at

Merced Campus — Merced, CA

Availability sources

Merced Campus — availability source

Introductory Pipe Welding Technology Certificate

Credential: Certificate of Proficiency
Program cost: $690–$5,730
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe
Program Length: 15 units
AWS Prep: Not listed

Price basis, residency, included fees, source and verification date are not recorded.

A 15-unit entry-level pipe and tube welding certificate covering basic 2G and 5G work, stick and TIG pipe welding, foundational MIG and flux-core… Read full description

A 15-unit entry-level pipe and tube welding certificate covering basic 2G and 5G work, stick and TIG pipe welding, foundational MIG and flux-core instruction, and pipe cutting, layout and fit-up. Required courses combine lecture and hands-on laboratory work.

Confirmed at

Merced Campus — Merced, CA

Availability sources

Merced Campus — availability source

Contact this school

Send a message to learn about programs, schedules, and admissions.