Welding Technology/Welder

Bakersfield College offers the Welding Technology/Welder program as a 1-to-2-year certificate at its Bakersfield, CA campus. This public college program is classified under CIP code 48.0508 in the welding technology field. The certificate covers core welding processes such as MIG, TIG, and arc welding, as well as safety practices, blueprint reading, and metal preparation techniques applicable to structural, manufacturing, and maintenance welding positions. This shorter certificate offers a faster entry point into the trade compared to the college's 2-to-4-year welding program.

Related programs at Bakersfield College include the 2-to-4-year Welding Technology/Welder certificate, Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Recording Arts Technology/Technician, and Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician.