WELD 010 2 Units
Introduction to Welding
This is an introductory course for students in any field that utilizes welding processes. Emphasis will be on Welding Safety, Thermal cutting, Gas Metal Arc Welding, and Shielded Metal Arc Welding in flat and horizontal positions.
WELD 012 2 Units
Oxy-Fuel Welding
This course provides entry-level training in oxy-acetylene welding, oxy-fuel cutting and oxy-fuel brazing.
WELD 015 3 Units
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding - Beginning
This is an introductory course in the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) or Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding process. Welding safety, equipment, and joint construction on mild steel are stressed.
WELD 016 4 Units
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding - Intermediate
This is an intermediate level course in the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process that focuses on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Welding safety, equipment, basic welding-joint design, expansion, contraction, and residual stress in welding of metals are also covered.
WELD 017 3 Units
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding - Advanced
This is an advanced course in GTAW that introduces basic theory and application of pipe welding. Pipe weld-joint design, pre-weld fit up, basic metallurgy, weld symbols, and related codes and standards are emphasized. This course develops gas tungsten arc welding skills on pipe in 1G, 2G, 5G, and 6G as well as welding safety, equipment, basic welding-joint design, expansion, contraction, and residual stress in welding of metals.
WELD 027 3 Units
Inspection of Welds: Destructive Testing
This course covers basic metallurgy and destructive tests commonly used to determine the physical properties of a weld. Destructive tests include: bend tests, nick break tests, tensile tests, hardness tests, fatigue tests, and impact tests.
WELD 028 3 Units
Inspection of Welds: Non-Destructive Examination
This course covers non-destructive examination techniques used to determine the soundness of welds and their fitness for service. It includes visual examination, dye penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, and ultrasonic testing.
WELD 045 3 Units
Shielded Metal Arc Welding - Beginning
This is an introductory course in the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process often referred to as stick welding or arc welding. Welding safety, equipment and joint construction on mild steel are stressed.
WELD 046 4 Units
Shielded Metal Arc Welding - Intermediate
This is an intermediate course in the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process. Vertical and overhead groove welds and the lab portion of the structural weld certification for the City of Los Angeles are stressed.
WELD 047 3 Units
Preparation for Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Pipe
This is an advanced course in the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process that prepares students for pipe welding. Emphasis will be on open root groove welds in all positions. Root passes will be welded with E6010 and fill/covers with E7018.
WELD 048 4 Units
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) - Pipe
This is an advanced course covering Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) on pipe. American Welding Society (AWS) and American Petroleum Institute (API) standards will be covered. Focus will be on 5G and 6G welding positions.
WELD 055 4 Units
Rigging
The course is a comprehensive study of material handling and rigging.
WELD 060 4 Units
Fabrication and Layout - Beginning
This course is designed to provide the training needed to read blueprints, create shop drawings, and fabricate and assemble parts.
WELD 061 3 Units
Layout Fitter II
This course is designed to provide the intermediate to advanced welding student with the skills needed by craftsmen in the fabrication industry. Topics include properties of structural steel; fitting up; plate and pipe.
WELD 065 4 Units
Welding Inspection Visual - AWS-CWI
This course is designed to prepare students for the Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) examination offered by the American Welding Society (AWS). Focus is placed on visual inspection, terms and definitions, welding symbols, welding processes, welding procedures, code specifications, materials and their limitations, weld testing, record keeping, report preparations, certifications, and responsibilities of a CWI.
WELD 066 3 Units
Preparation for Los Angeles City Welding Welding Certification - Structural (AWS D1.1)
This course prepares students for the written Structural Steel examination offered by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) with a focus on the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 structural welding code.
WELD 067 2 Units
Structural Steel Special Inspection (ICC)
This course is designed to prepare students for the structural steel special inspection examinations offered by the International Code Council (ICC). Topics include a review of the technical aspects on inspection and quality control in the area of structural steel, welding preparation, materials applications, plan reading, related codes, and report writing.
WELD 068 3 Units
Preparation for Los Angeles City Welder Certification - Reinforced Steel and Light Gauge Steel
This class prepares students for the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) Reinforced Steel and Light Gauge Steel written and performance qualification examinations with emphasis on the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.3 and AWS D1.4 Welding Codes.
WELD 077 3 Units
Introduction to Continuous Wire Welding
This course covers techniques and methods of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux-cored Arc Welding (FCAW) in all positions and on various thicknesses of mild steel. Fulfills American Welding Society SENSE Level 1 – Entry Welder Certification Modules 5: Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW-S, GMAW Spray Transfer and 6: Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW-G/GM, FCAW-S).
WELD 080 3 Units
Gas Metal Arc Welding - Beginning
This course introduces techniques and methods of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW-S, GMAW Spray Transfer) in all positions and on various thicknesses of mild steel.
WELD 081 4 Units
Gas Metal Arc Welding - Intermediate
This is the study of intermediate techniques and methods of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Metal-Cored Arc Welding (MCAW) in all positions and on various thicknesses of mild steel and aluminum.
WELD 082 3 Units
Gas Metal Arc Welding - Advanced
This is an advanced course in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) that introduces basic theory and application of pipe welding. Pipe weld-joint design, pre-weld fit up, basic metallurgy, weld symbols, and related codes and standards are emphasized. The course develops Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) skills on pipe in 1G, 2G, 5G, and 6G as well as welding safety, equipment, basic welding-joint design, expansion, contraction, and residual stress in welding of metals.
WELD 090 4 Units
Flux Cored Arc Welding - Gas Shielded
This course introduces techniques and methods of Flux Cored Arc Welding- Gas shielded (FCAW-G) in all positions and on various thicknesses of carbon steel.
WELD 091 4 Units
Flux Cored Arc Welding - Self Shielded
This course introduces techniques and methods of Flux Cored Arc Welding- Self shielded (FCAW-S) in all positions and on various thicknesses of carbon steel.
WELD 092 3 Units
Flux Cored Arc Welding - Advanced
This is an advanced course in Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) that introduces basic theory and application of pipe welding. Pipe weld-joint design, pre-weld fit up, basic metallurgy, weld symbols, and related codes and standards are emphasized. The course develops Flux Cored Arc Welding skills on pipe in 1G, 2G, 5G, and 6G as well as welding safety, equipment, basic welding-joint design, expansion, contraction, and residual stress in welding of metals.
WELD 098 1-4 Units
Welding Work Experience
Supervised training, in the form of on the job employment that will enhance the student's knowledge in the selected field of study. The student's major and job must match. For paid work, 75 hours = 1 unit; for volunteer work, 60 hours = 1 unit. Students may earn a total of 16 units toward graduation in Work Experience 098 courses. See department for specific guidelines.
WELD 099 1-3 Units
Independent Study in Welding Technology
Students with previous course work in Welding Technology may do assigned projects involving research and analysis of selected topics. This independent study is for students who are interested in furthering their knowledge of Welding Technology. Prior to registration, a written contract must be prepared jointly by the instructor and the student. See instructor for details.
WELD 645 Noncredit
Shielded Metal Arc Welding - Beginning
This is a noncredit introductory course in the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process often referred to as stick welding or arc welding. Welding safety, equipment and joint construction on mild steel are stressed.
WELD 646 Noncredit
Shielded Metal Arc Welding - Intermediate
This is an intermediate noncredit course in the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process. Vertical and overhead groove welds and the lab portion of the structural weld certification for the City of Los Angeles are stressed.
WELD 660 Noncredit
Fabrication and Layout - Beginning
This noncredit course is designed to provide the training needed to read blueprints, create shop drawings, and fabricate and assemble parts.
WELD 666 Noncredit
Preparation for Los Angeles City Welding Certification - Structural (AWS D1.1)
This noncredit course prepares students for the written Structural Steel examination offered by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) with a focus on the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 structural welding code.
WELD 680 Noncredit
Gas Metal Arc Welding - Beginning
This noncredit course introduces techniques and methods of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW-S, GMAW Spray Transfer) in all positions and on various thicknesses of mild steel.
WELD 681 Noncredit
Gas Metal Arc Welding - Intermediate
This noncredit course is the study of intermediate techniques and methods of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Metal-Cored Arc Welding (MCAW) in all positions and on various thicknesses of mild steel and aluminum.
WELD 690 Noncredit
Flux Cored Arc Welding - Gas Shielded
This noncredit course introduces techniques and methods of Flux Cored Arc Welding- Gas shielded (FCAW-G) in all positions and on various thicknesses of carbon steel.
WELD 691 Noncredit
Flux Cored Arc Welding - Self Shielded
This noncredit course introduces techniques and methods of Flux Cored Arc Welding- Self shielded (FCAW-S) in all positions and on various thicknesses of carbon steel.
