Welding Technology

This course is an introduction to the safe practices, setup, and operation of Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Flux-Cored Arc Welding, and Gas Metal Arc Welding. Topics will include machine settings, basic electricity, welding symbols, and basic metallurgy. This course is designed for students that are seeking basic welding knowledge and skills. This course must be taken prior to any other welding courses at LBCC.

This course is an introduction to welding and cutting processes, emphasizing oxy-acetylene welding, oxy-fuel cutting braze welding, plasma arc and carbon arc cutting. It is suitable for students majoring in other occupational areas, such as auto body repair, auto mechanics, machine tool or aircraft maintenance. Good health, manual dexterity and corrected or uncorrected 20/20 vision are necessary to be employable in the welding industry.

This course is an introduction to the safe practices, setup, and operation of Shielded Metal Arc Welding. Topics will include machine settings, basic electricity, welding symbols, and basic metallurgy. This course is designed for students that are seeking beginning Shielded Metal Arc Welding knowledge and skills.

This course is an introduction to the safe practices, setup, and operation of Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). Topics will include machine settings, basic electricity, welding symbols, electrode selection, and Gas Metal Arc Welding transfer modes. This course is designed to prepare students for entry into an occupation using semi-automatic welding processes.

This course is an introduction to the safe practices, setup, and operation of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. Topics will include machine settings, basic electricity, welding symbols, and basic metallurgy. This course is designed for students that are seeking basic Gas Tungsten Arc Welding knowledge and skills.

This course reviews the practical applications and fundamental concepts to prepare students for the Los Angeles City Department of Building and Safety written structural welding certification test.

This course is designed for entry level students seeking general welding skills and knowledge. This course covers Oxy-fuel Welding (OFW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).

This course covers the techniques of arc welding of steels, cast iron, aluminum, hard facing, cutting, safety practices and related information.

This course provides practice in arc welding procedures on various types of metal and the opportunity to learn safety practices.

This is an intermediate course in SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) fundamentals with emphasis on structural welds in the flat and horizontal positions. This class prepares students to take the AWS certification test in structural steel and to advance their knowledge and skills in the SMAW process. It also includes correct equipment setup, safety practices, general related information, introduction to code specifications, blueprint reading, inspection procedures, and basic welding metallurgy. Good health, manual dexterity and corrected or uncorrected 20/20 vision are necessary to be employed in the welding industry.

This is an advanced course in SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) fundamentals with emphasis on structural welds in the vertical and overhead positions. This class prepares students to take the AWS certification test in structural steel and to advance thier knowledge and skills in the SMAW process. It also includes correct equipment setup, safety practices, general related information, introduction to code specifications, blueprint reading, inspection procedures, and basic welding metallurgy. Good health, manual dexterity and corrected or uncorrected 20/20 vision are necessary to be employed in the welding industry.

This is an advance course in SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) fundamentals with emphasis on open root groove welds in the flat and horizontal positions. This class prepares students to take the AWS certification test in structural steel and to advance their knowledge and skills in the SMAW process. It also includes correct equipment setup, safety practices, general related information, introduction to code specifications, blueprint reading, inspection procedures, and basic welding metallurgy. Good health, manual dexterity and corrected or uncorrected 20/20 vision are necessary to be sucessful in the program.

This is an advance course in SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) fundamentals with emphasis on open root groove welds in the vertical and overhead positions. This class prepares students to take the AWS certification test in structural steel and to advance their knowledge and skills in the SMAW process. It also includes correct equipment setup, safety practices, general related information, introduction to code specifications, blueprint reading, inspection procedures, and basic welding metallurgy. Good health, manual dexterity and corrected or uncorrected 20/20 vision are necessary to be sucessful in the program.

Formerly WELD 461AD. This course is a study of the techniques of oxy-acetylene gas welding of steels and aluminum, hard facing, flame cutting brazing, oxy-hydrogen welding and safety practices.

This course will address the techniques of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) of steels, aluminum, and stainless steel. It also covers correct equipment setup and safety practices.

This course is a study of the techniques of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) of steels, aluminum and stainless steel It also covers correct equipment setup and safety practices.

This course provides the study and practice with inert gas welding skills, including GTAW (TIG-heliarc) welding of carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and GMAW (MIG) of steel, aluminum and intershield welding(FCAW). The student can learn the skills necessary for a career as an aerospace industry worker. Course instruction also covers correct equipment setup and safety practices.

Formerly WELD 481AD. This course provides practice in the techniques of metallic and tungsten inert gas welding, welding of steels, aluminum, magnesium, cast iron and safety practices.

This course will address the techniques of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) of steels, cast iron, aluminum, hard facing, and cutting. It also covers correct equipment setup and safety practices.

This course will address the techniques of Gas Metal Arch Welding (GMAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) of steels, cast iron, aluminum, hard facing, and cutting. It also covers correct equipment setup and safety practices.

This course is designed for entry level students seeking general welding skills and knowledge. This course covers Oxy-Fuel Welding (OFW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).

This course is an introduction to welding. This course will allow the student to explore the basic safety requirements and welding processes found in industry.

This course provides practice in arc welding procedures on various types of metal and the opportunity to learn safety practices.

This course is a study of the techniques of oxy-acetylene gas welding of steels, hard facing, flame cutting brazing, and safety practices.

This course will address the techniques of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) of steels, aluminum, and stainless steel. It also covers correct equipment setup and safety practices.

This course provides practice in the techniques of metallic and tungsten inert gas welding, welding of steels, aluminum, magnesium, cast iron and safety practices.