Welding (CA & JSC)
Upon successful completion of the Welding Certificate, the student will be able to
demonstrate skills in SMAW (shielded metal arc welding), OFW and OFC (oxy-fuel welding
and cutting), Plasma cutting, GMAW (gas metal arc welding), and GTAW (gas tungsten
arc welding) on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum in all positions and all
joint configurations.
Welding (CA & JSC)
In the Welding (CA) program, students will receive training for entry-level job employment in welding shops, sheet metal shops, metal fabrication, and maintenance.
Welding Career Data
- Average Top Salary: $31.24 per hour. This salary data is noted on the LMI Report from Centers of Excellence.
- Annual Openings: 25
Welding Program Costs
- $50 (Supplies-Welding Gloves and Safety Glasses)
- Tuition and Fees $310 (6 Units x $46/Unit=$276 Tuition + Student Fees)
- PC Welding Program Total Cost: $360
Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA) Micro-Credential for Welding
Porterville College offers SACA Micro-Credentials through our welding program. Visit the SACA page to learn more about the micro-credential.
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