Welding Inspection Technology Certificate of Achievement

Program Description

This certificate is designed to prepare students for the American Welding Society (AWS) and/or International Code Council (ICC) Welding Inspector examinations.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program.  Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway.  It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Division

Applied Technology, Transportation & Culinary Arts

Department

Welding Technology

Career and Academic Pathway (CAP)

Manufacturing, Industry, Transportation

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Show an understanding of the general breadth of knowlege required to pass the AWS certified welding inspector (CWI) examination.

  2. Show an understanding of the general breadth of knowledge required to pass the ICC welding inspector examination.

  3. Perform visual inspection of welds to AWS standards.

Program Map

GE General Education
O Available Online
Program Requirement
P Program Prerequisites

1st Semester

7 units
WELD 045
Shielded Metal Arc Welding - Beginning
This is an introductory course in the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process often referred to as stick welding or arc welding. Welding safety, equipment and joint construction on mild steel are stressed.

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite/Corequisite: WELD 010
WELD 010
Introduction to Welding
This is an introductory course for students in any field that utilizes welding processes. Emphasis will be on Welding Safety, Thermal cutting, Gas Metal Arc Welding, and Shielded Metal Arc Welding in flat and horizontal positions.

Course Details:

WELD 067
Structural Steel Special Inspection (ICC)
This course is designed to prepare students for the structural steel special inspection examinations offered by the International Code Council (ICC). Topics include a review of the technical aspects on inspection and quality control in the area of structural steel, welding preparation, materials applications, plan reading, related codes, and report writing.

Course Details:

  1. Departmental Advisory: WELD 060
  2. Departmental Advisory: READ 015

2nd Semester

6 units
WELD 027
Inspection of Welds: Destructive Testing
This course covers basic metallurgy and destructive tests commonly used to determine the physical properties of a weld. Destructive tests include: bend tests, nick break tests, tensile tests, hardness tests, fatigue tests, and impact tests.

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite: WELD 010
    2. or
  2. Prerequisite: WELD 012
  3. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
  4. Departmental Advisory: TECALC 087
WELD 028
Inspection of Welds: Non-Destructive Examination
This course covers non-destructive examination techniques used to determine the soundness of welds and their fitness for service. It includes visual examination, dye penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, and ultrasonic testing.

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite: WELD 010
    2. or
  2. Prerequisite: WELD 012
  3. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
  4. Departmental Advisory: TECALC 087

3rd Semester

8 units
WELD 060
Fabrication and Layout - Beginning
This course is designed to provide the training needed to read blueprints, create shop drawings, and fabricate and assemble parts.

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite: WELD 010
WELD 065
Welding Inspection Visual - AWS - CWI
This course is designed to prepare students for the Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) examination offered by the American Welding Society (AWS). Focus is placed on visual inspection, terms and definitions, welding symbols, welding processes, welding procedures, code specifications, materials and their limitations, weld testing, record keeping, report preparations, certifications, and responsibilities of a CWI.

Course Details:

  1. Departmental Advisory: WELD 028
    2. and
  2. Departmental Advisory: READ 015