The Welders Assistant Local Certificate prepares the student for entry-level in a welding operation as a welders assistant. Required courses are applicable toward the AS degree and Welding Technician and Combination Welder certificates.

Program Learning Outcomes:

- The student will be able to perform rudimentary layout and fabrication skills used in the welding industry.

- The student will be able to interpret blueprint and American Welding Society welding symbols.

- The student will be able to identify and mitigate safety issues and follow direction from the welder or welding supervisor.

- The student will be able to assist in the set-up of manual and semi-automatic welding and cutting equipment and apparatus used in the welding industry.