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Welding

Overview

The CRC welding program is designed for students interested in seeking employment or advancing employment in welding fabrication and industrial repairs. Current job statistics show a long-term and growing industry demand for skilled welders with very good pay for those with experience. Welding encompasses study in electrical, metallurgy, chemistry, physics, design, and mechanical engineering.

Degrees and Certificates Offered

  • A.S. in General Agriculture
  • A.S. in Welding Technology
  • Welding Code Certificate
  • Welding Fabricator Certificate
  • Welding Technology Certificate

Associate Degrees

A.S. in General Agriculture

Agriculture is a vital component of our local, state, and national economies and offers many exciting employment opportunities. In addition to the production of a wide range of valuable agricultural commodities, the Sacramento region is home to numerous multi-national agricultural corporations and statewide governmental agencies. It is also a center for international agricultural trade and commerce. This program is designed for students majoring in Agriculture while also allowing the student to select courses that fit his/her individual needs and desires.

As a General Agriculture major, you will:

*Study a general agriculture curriculum representing all of the departments of the Cosumnes River College agriculture program including: agriculture business, horticulture, welding, veterinary technology and plant science.

*Develop your leadership and communication skills.

*Identify the agricultural career you are most interested in and build a course of study to better qualify you for a profession.

HIGHLIGHTS

*As the only community college agriculture program in the Sacramento region, the CRC General Agriculture program provides an excellent opportunity for individuals who wish to pursue a career in agriculture and receive a General Agriculture Associate of Science degree.

*The faculty in this program works closely with the five California agricultural degree offering universities to provide a quality program for students interested in agriculture business, management and economics.

*The Sacramento region is fortunate to have some of the best high school agriculture programs in California. The faculty in the CRC Ag program works closely with these feeder schools to articulate coursework and facilitate the successful transition of agriculture students from high school to the university.

*Internships in agriculture are available for students interested in work experience opportunities.

NOTE TO TRANSFER STUDENTS: If you are interested in transferring to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree in this major, it is critical that you meet with a CRC counselor to select and plan the courses for your major. Schools vary widely in terms of the required preparation. The courses that CRC requires for an Associate’s degree in this major may be different from the requirements needed for the Bachelor’s degree.


Catalog Date: August 1, 2026

Degree Requirements
Course Code Course Title Units
AGB 310 Agriculture Computer Applications 31
AGB 320 Agriculture Accounting 3
AGB 321 Agriculture Economics 3
AMT 306 Small Engine Repair 3
HORT 300 Introduction to Horticulture 3
PLTS 310 Soils, Soil Management, and Plant Nutrition (3) 3
   or HORT 302 Soils, Soil Management, and Plant Nutrition (3)
ANSC 300 Introduction to Animal Science 3
PLTS 300 Introduction to Plant Science 3
WELD 100 Introduction to Welding & Safety 1.5
A minimum of 2 units from the following: 2
WEXP 498 Work Experience in (Subject) (0.5 - 4)
Subtotal Units: 27.5
Agriculture Business
Course Code Course Title Units
AGB 300 Introduction to Agriculture Business 3
AGB 330 Agriculture Sales and Communication 3
AGB 331 Agriculture Marketing 3
Agriculture Business Units: 9
Total Units: 36.5
Horticulture
Course Code Course Title Units
HORT 305 Plant Identification-Fall Selections 3
HORT 312 Plant Propagation 3
Horticulture Units: 6
Total Units: 33.5
Landscape
Course Code Course Title Units
HORT 320 Sustainable Landscape Construction 3
HORT 324 Sustainable Landscape Maintenance 3
Landscape Units: 6
Total Units: 33.5
Welding
Course Code Course Title Units
WELD 110 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Procedures 4
Welding Units: 4
Total Units: 31.5

1This major requires that you complete all courses in the required program plus one area of concentration.

The General Agriculture Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus the local CRC General Education Requirement, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See CRC graduation requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • PSLO 1: Demonstrate knowledge and hands‐on experience in the basic concepts of all aspects of agriculture.
  • PSLO 2: Demonstrate the ability to logically breakdown aspects of a project/problem and be able to resolve an issue in the agriculture industry.
  • PSLO 3: Demonstrate independent & group learning expressing effective communication skills, both orally & written.
  • PSLO 4: Participate in leadership opportunities to develop life‐long learning traits.

Career Information

Management; Supervision; Finance; Insurance; Government; Marketing; Distribution; International Trade; Sales and Service Nursery Management and Operations; Park Maintenance; Landscape Design, Teaching, Communication; Contracting & Maintenance; Fertilizer & Insecticide Application; Research; Retail/Wholesale; Estimator; Consultant; Government Agency employee; Welding Technician; Inspection; Welding Engineering; Sculpting; Home/Handicraft & Hobby; Construction; Trucking & Automotive Some positions, however, require a four-year degree for which CRC’s program is a good base for transfer.

A.S. in Welding Technology

The Welding Program at Cosumnes River College specializes in welding training to meet current needs for the Welding Industry. In addition to learning technical welding skills of Shielded Metal Arc, Gas Metal Arc, Gas Tungsten Arc and Flux Core Arc Welding processes, students will be introduced to safety standards, common metal working machinery and welding practices common with the welding industry.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2026

Degree Requirements
Course Code Course Title Units
WELD 151 Welding Industry Training 4
WELD 153 Introduction to Welding Codes 2.5
A minimum of 18.5 units from the following: 18.5
WELD 100 Introduction to Welding & Safety (1.5)
WELD 126 Gas Metal Arc Welding of Plate & Pipe (3)
WELD 127 Gas Metal Arc Welding Process of Sheet Metal (3)
WELD 128 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Aluminum Alloys (3)
WELD 129 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Stainless Steel (3)
WELD 110 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Procedures (4)
WELD 111 Pipe Welding Procedures (4)
WELD 113 Flux Core Arc Welding Process (4)
WELD 145 Design, Layout & Fabrication (3)
Total Units: 25

The Welding Technology Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See CRC graduation requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate welding skills to meet or exceed Industry Standards. PSLO #1
  • Understand and implement Welding Procedures and Welding Specifications to meet or exceed the Welding Code Standards. PSLO #2
  • Understand and implement Cal-OSHA and FED-OSHA Safety Regulations and Procedures that pertain to the Welding Industry. PSLO #3
  • Apply academic skills in reading, mathematics, chemistry, physics, business, communication, engineering design and concepts to welding fabrication. PSLO #4
  • Demonstrate work attributes that contribute to personal success and contribute to the goals of the company or organization for which one is employed. PSLO #5

Career Information

Production Shop Welder Production Field Welder Welding Fabricator Welding Safety Trainer Welding Inspector Welding Quality Control Supervisor Welding Supervisor Welding Teacher (High-School) Welding Instructor (Trade or College) Welding Sales Welding Safety Owner or Operator of a welding business Manager of a welding business

Certificates of Achievement

Welding Code Certificate

The Welding Code Certificate specializes in the American Welding Society Structural Steel Welding Code (D1.1) and Seismic Welding Code (D1.8). Students have the option to select one of the three courses; Flux Core Arc Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding and Pipe Welding procedures as a focus course to prepare to take the Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) exam at an AWS testing site. Students may take all of the focus courses to assist with preparing for the CWI exam, but only one of the optional courses is needed to earn the certificate.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2026

Certificate Requirements
Course Code Course Title Units
A minimum of 4 units from the following: 4
WELD 110 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Procedures (4)
WELD 111 Pipe Welding Procedures (4)
WELD 113 Flux Core Arc Welding Process (4)
WELD 151 Welding Industry Training 4
WELD 153 Introduction to Welding Codes 2.5
Total Units: 10.5

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • PSLO 1: Demonstrate welding skills sufficient to meet industry standards.
  • PSLO 2: Identify and recall American Welding Society Structural Steel regulations pertaining to construction and or fabrication of weldments.

Career Information

Job advancement in the welding industry as a welder, quality control inspector or welding supervisor. Certified Welding Inspector Certified Welding Supervisor Certified Welding Educator

Welding Fabricator Certificate

The Welding Fabricator Certificate specializes in up-to-date welding code and safety regulations, modern power sources and techniques, fabrication procedures with the Gas Metal Arc Welding Process and the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process. Students will have the opportunity to meet or exceed industry standards to become employed in the welding industry.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2026

Certificate Requirements
Course Code Course Title Units
WELD 145 Design, Layout & Fabrication 3
WELD 153 Introduction to Welding Codes 2.5
A minimum of 5.5 units from the following: 5.5
WELD 100 Introduction to Welding & Safety (1.5)
WELD 126 Gas Metal Arc Welding of Plate & Pipe (3)
WELD 127 Gas Metal Arc Welding Process of Sheet Metal (3)
WELD 128 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Aluminum Alloys (3)
WELD 129 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Stainless Steel (3)
WELD 110 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Procedures (4)
WELD 111 Pipe Welding Procedures (4)
WELD 113 Flux Core Arc Welding Process (4)
Total Units: 11

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • PSLO #1: Fabrication and Certification: Use proper hand, measuring and layout tools.
  • PSLO #2: Professionalism: Demonstrate work attributes that contribute to personal success and the goals of the company or organization for which one is employed.

Career Information

Job advancement and or employment in the welding industry.

Welding Technology Certificate

The CRC welding program is designed for students interested in seeking employment or advancing employment in welding fabrication and industrial repairs.

Current job statistics show a long-term and growing industry demand for skilled welders with very good pay for those with experience in Gas Metal Arc Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding and Flux Core Arc Welding talents.

Welding encompasses study in Electrical, Metallurgy, Chemistry, Physics, Design, and Mechanical Engineering.


This welding certificate can be used in conjunction with other technology areas such as:
* Automotive Mechanics Technology
* Building Inspection Technology
* Construction Management Technology

Highlights include:
* Classes for beginning and advanced welders
* Welder Operator Qualification Records
* Hands-on experience and opportunities for participation in student projects

Catalog Date: August 1, 2026

Certificate Requirements
Course Code Course Title Units
WELD 151 Welding Industry Training 4
WELD 153 Introduction to Welding Codes 2.5
A minimum of 9.5 units from the following: 9.5
WELD 100 Introduction to Welding & Safety (1.5)
WELD 126 Gas Metal Arc Welding of Plate & Pipe (3)
WELD 127 Gas Metal Arc Welding Process of Sheet Metal (3)
WELD 128 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Aluminum Alloys (3)
WELD 129 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Stainless Steel (3)
WELD 110 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Procedures (4)
WELD 111 Pipe Welding Procedures (4)
WELD 113 Flux Core Arc Welding Process (4)
Total Units: 16

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • PSLO #1: Demonstrate welding skills sufficient to meet industry standards.
  • PSLO #2: Apply integrated knowledge with incremental skill improvement resulting in functional application of welding techniques.
  • PSLO #3: Interpret safety codes and regulations that pertain to the welding industry.
  • PSLO #4: Use proper hand, measuring and layout tools to fabricate welding projects or certification coupons.
  • PSLO #5: Demonstrate work attributes that contribute to personal success and contribute to the goals of the company or organization for which one is employed.

Career Information

Welding Technician; Sales; Inspection; Supervision & Management; Welding Engineering; Welding Teacher; Welding Safety Trainer; Sculpting; Home/Handicraft & Hobby; Construction; Trucking & Automotive

Welding (WELD) Courses

WELD 100 Introduction to Welding & Safety

  • Units:1.5
  • Hours:18 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

Welding 100 is an introductory course that covers the safety procedures of operating an electric arc welding machine, oxygen-acetylene cutting apparatus, oxygen-propane cutting apparatus, plasma arc cutting machine, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding and the gas tungsten arc welding process. The lecture portion of the course includes safety and the scientific theory of welding, cutting and modern power sources. The laboratory portion of the course allows for hands-on practice to learn the proper procedures and techniques for welding and cutting.

WELD 110 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Procedures

  • Units:4
  • Hours:54 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

The WELD 110 course specializes in the welding procedures of the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process for the construction of structural steel beams and connections. The lecture portion includes safety procedures, machinery and tool operation, welding fundamentals, air carbon arc gouging, electrode classification system, distortion, welding inspection technology and welding symbols. Laboratory portion of the course will provide hands on welding and cutting assignments to prepare the student to be successful in the WELD 151 Industry Training course.

WELD 111 Pipe Welding Procedures

  • Units:4
  • Hours:54 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:WELD 100 with a grade of "C" or better; The student should have a basic understanding of welding.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

The WELD 111 course specialized in pipe welding procedures with various welding processes. The lecture portion covers safety procedures, machinery and tool operation, welding fundamentals and welding inspection procedures common to ASME and API welding codes. The laboratory portion will cover proper procedures of cutting and welding pipe in various positions and joints to meet or exceed industry standards.
The hands-on welding and cutting assignments will prepare the student to be successful in the WELD 151 Industry Training course.

WELD 113 Flux Core Arc Welding Process

  • Units:4
  • Hours:54 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:WELD 100 with a grade of "C" or better; Students without any prior welding training or experience should complete WELD 100 (Introduction to Welding & Safety).
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

The WELD 113 welding course specializes in the welding procedures of the flux core arc welding (FCAW) process for the construction of structural steel beams and connections. The lecture portion includes safety procedures, machinery and tool operation, welding fundamentals, air carbon arc gouging, electrode classification system, welding inspection technology and welding symbols. Laboratory portion of the course will provide hands on welding and cutting assignments to prepare the student to be successful in the WELD 151 Industry Training course.

WELD 126 Gas Metal Arc Welding of Plate & Pipe

  • Units:3
  • Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

The WELD 126 Gas Metal Arc Welding process of Plate and Pipe course focuses on safety, hand and power tools, machinery operation procedures and welding parameters common to wire feed welding machines. The laboratory assignments will focus on proper cutting methods and welding techniques to perform correct plat to plate and pipe to pipe connections to prepare the student to be successful in the WELD 151 welding course.

WELD 127 Gas Metal Arc Welding Process of Sheet Metal

  • Units:3
  • Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

The WELD 127 Gas Metal Arc Welding Process of sheet metal is a welding course that specializes in the safety, shop hand and power tools, machinery operation procedures, power supplies, welding codes and welding techniques of the Gas Metal Arc Welding process. Laboratory assignments will be completed on medium carbon steel, aluminum alloy or stainless steel sheet-metal to prepare students for the WELD 151 course.

WELD 128 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Aluminum Alloys

  • Units:3
  • Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:WELD 100
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

The WELD 128 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Aluminum Alloy focuses on welding safety, shop tools and machinery, welding codes, welding inspection, power supplies, welding technique and welding parameters common to aluminum alloy. Laboratory assignments will focus on aluminum alloy welding and cutting procedures to prepare the student to be successful in the WELD 151 course.

WELD 129 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Stainless Steel

  • Units:3
  • Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:WELD 100
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

The WELD 129 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of stainless steel focuses on welding safety, shop tools and machinery operational procedures, welding codes, welding inspection, power supplies, welding parameters and welding and cutting techniques. Laboratory assignments will focus on cutting and welding procedures of carbon and stainless steel materials needed to be successful in the WELD 151 welding course.

WELD 145 Design, Layout & Fabrication

  • Units:3
  • Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

The WELD 145 Design, Layout & Fabrication course provides the student the opportunity to design a project by sketch or computer-assisted drawing software. The student will learn how to estimate material and labor costs for the fabrication of such a project. Topics such as proper welding and cutting of material with various hand and power tools, industrial machinery and construction techniques will be covered in the lecture and laboratory sections of the course.

WELD 151 Welding Industry Training

  • Units:4
  • Hours:54 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:WELD 110, 111, 113, 126, 127, 128, or 129 with a grade of "C" or better
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

The WELD 151 Welding Industry Training course is an advanced welding class that prepares students for employment in the welding industry. The student will focus on specific welder qualification procedures of the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process (SMAW), Flux Core Arc Welding process (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding process (GMAW) or Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process (GTAW). The welding process selection is determined by the welding courses completed prior to registering into WELD 151 and must be authorized by the instructor. The cost of coupon materials and welding consumables will also be a consideration of the students welding assignments. The purpose of the WELD 151 course is to prepare the student to be successful for a pre-employment qualification welding test that is specific to a welding fabrication business or manufacturing company.

WELD 153 Introduction to Welding Codes

  • Units:2.5
  • Hours:45 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:WELD 100 with a grade of "C" or better
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

Introduction to Welding Codes covers the welding requirements for any type of welded structure made from commonly used carbon and low-alloy steel construction, boiler and pressure vessels and pipe welding. Topics include the welding construction industry, rules, regulations, and the principles, requirements, and methods of inspection. It covers weld measurements and discontinuities for evaluation acceptance using a variety of tools. It also emphasizes the lines of communication between the plant managers, welders, welding engineers, design/project engineers, welding foreman/supervisors, shop or field superintendents, and reporting supervisors. This course offers preparation for the Certified Welding Inspector Examination given by the American Welding Society. Welding codes covered are AWS, ASME Section IX and API 1104.

WELD 294 Topics in Welding

  • Units:0.5 - 5
  • Hours:5 - 54 hours LEC; 12 - 108 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

WELD 294 is a course developed in cooperation with the industry to meet specialized training needs of the Sacramento area or specifically high demand welding processes for the welding industry.

WELD 295 Independent Studies in Welding

  • Units:1 - 3
  • Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:WELD 151 with a grade of "C" or better
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

An independent studies project involves an individual student or small group of students in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regularly offered courses. See the current catalog section of "Special Studies" for full details of Independent Studies.

WELD 298 Work Experience in Welding

  • Units:0.5 - 4
  • Hours:27 - 216 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Enrollment Limitation:Before students can enroll or participate in the Work Experience program, Los Rios Community College District must have a signed Employer Agreement on file with the student’s worksite. If the employer already has an active agreement with the district (viewable at losrios.edu/wexpemployeragreement), no further action is required. In addition, students must have a paid or unpaid internship, volunteer position, or job that aligns with their career goals in the field of Welding and a cooperating worksite supervisor who will sign all required course documents. High School students are not permitted to enroll in Work Experience courses.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course provides students with opportunities to develop marketable skills in preparation for employment in their major field of study or advancement within their career. It is designed for students interested in work experience and/or internships in associate degree level or certificate occupational programs. Course content includes understanding the application of education to the workforce; completion of required forms which document the student's progress and hours spent at the work site; and developing workplace skills and competencies. Appropriate level learning objectives are established by the student and the employer. During the semester, the student is required to participate in a weekly orientation and complete 27 hours of related work experience for 0.5 unit. An additional 27 hours of related work experience is required for each additional 0.5 units. Students may take up to 16 units total across all Work Experience course offerings. This course may be taken up to four times when new or expanded learning objectives are introduced. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.

WELD 299 Experimental Offering in Welding

  • Units:0.5 - 4
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This is the experimental courses description.

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