Welding Technology/Welder

Cosumnes River College, a public institution in Sacramento, California, offers the Welding Technology/Welder program as a two- to four-year certificate. The program is part of the welding technology field (CIP 48.0508) and provides students with instruction in welding processes including SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW, along with blueprint reading, metal preparation, and welding safety standards applicable to industrial and construction settings.

The Welding Technology certificate prepares students for entry-level welding positions across manufacturing, construction, and maintenance industries. Cosumnes River College also offers related certificate programs in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Building/Construction Site Management/Manager, Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector, Restaurant/Culinary and Catering Management, and Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician. The college's broad technical offerings provide students in Sacramento with multiple career pathway options.