Welding Technology/Welder

Napa Valley College in Napa, CA offers a Welding Technology/Welder certificate at the two-to-four-year certificate level. This public institution provides training in the welding technology field (CIP 48.0508), with coursework that may include shielded metal arc welding, MIG and TIG processes, pipe welding, blueprint reading, and welding inspection, preparing students for roles in manufacturing, construction, and fabrication industries.

Students at Napa Valley College can also pursue a one-to-two-year Welding Technology certificate for a shorter pathway, or explore related programs such as Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), and Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. The school's technical program portfolio reflects its focus on workforce preparation across skilled trades and health sciences.