Welding Technology
WELD 600 0 units
Welding (General)
18 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory
Grading: non graded.
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).
WELD 601 0 units
Exploring Welding
9 hours lecture, 18 hours laboratory
Grading: non graded.
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.
WELD 610 0 units
Welding (ARC)
90 hours laboratory
Grading: non graded.
This course covers the techniques of arc welding of steels, cast iron, aluminum, hard facing, cutting, safety practices and related information.
WELD 611 0 units
Welding (ARC)
54 hours laboratory
Grading: non graded.
This course provides practice in arc welding procedures on various types of metal and the opportunity to learn safety practices.
WELD 612 0 units
Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding
36 hours lecture, 90 hours laboratory
Grading: non graded.
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.
WELD 613 0 units
Introduction to Semi-Automatic Welding
54 hours lecture
Grading: non graded.
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.
WELD 614 0 units
Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
36 hours lecture, 90 hours laboratory
Grading: non graded.
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 who are seeking basic Gas Tungsten Arc Welding knowledge and skills.
WELD 621 0 units
Arc Welding Structural Certification
54 hours lecture
Grading: non graded.
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.
WELD 650 0 units
Introduction to Welding
36 hours lecture, 90 hours laboratory
Grading: non graded.
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.
WELD 661 0 units
Oxygen Acetylene Welding
54 hours laboratory
Grading: non graded.
This course is a study of the techniques of oxy-acetylene gas welding of steels, hard facing, flame cutting brazing, and safety practices.
WELD 671 0 units
Semi-Automatic Welding (GMAW and FCAW)
54 hours laboratory
Grading: non graded.
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.
WELD 680 0 units
Welding (Inert Gas)
90 hours laboratory
Grading: non graded.
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.
WELD 681 0 units
Welding (Inert Gas)
54 hours laboratory
Grading: non graded.
This course provides practice in the techniques of metallic and tungsten inert gas welding, welding of steels, aluminum, magnesium, cast iron and safety practices.