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Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa , California ,United States

Welding Technology, Certificate of Achievement

The Certificate of Achievement program in Welding Technology is for those who desire advanced knowledge of welding for employment as welding technicians.

Welding inspectors, welding engineers, welding supervisors, and advanced welders. Students also completing the required general education requirements and electives may earn the Associate in Science degree. In addition, many OCC welding courses are transferable and can be used by those students who are interested in the welding engineering degree program at Ohio State University. Whatever the case, a person’s chances for the job of their choice are much higher when they have the technical background as evidenced by earning our Certificate of Achievement in welding.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Aug

Application Processing Time in Days: 25

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Admissions Requirements

Admission to Orange Coast College is granted to those applicants who meet at least one of the following requirements:

  • High school graduation.
  • Certificate of Proficiency or a G.E.D. from the State of California.
  • Attainment of 18 years of age and who, in the judgment of college officials, is capable of profiting from instruction at our college.
  • Enrollment between the 9th to 12th grade and recommendation for advanced academic or vocational college-level study.

Students enrolled as 9th-12th grade students may enroll for courses at Orange Coast College under provisions of the Education Code, sections 76001 or 76001.5, and in accordance with the district's policy and the following guidelines:

  • Students must be enrolled as 9th-12th grade students at their schools.
  • The course is an advanced academic or vocational experience for the student and not available at their regular school.
  • Students must have a Dual Enrollment form, signed by the principal or the designee of their school, recommending the specific course or courses.

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