Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.

This is an introductory class designed to familiarize the student with several welding processes that are currently used in the welding and metal fabrication industry. This course offers an overview and basic introduction to the theory and practice of a variety of welding and metal cutting methods. This course will emphasize safety, theory, procedure, and practical skill development.

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts.

This course is for all students interested in pursuing certificates, degrees and careers related to manufacturing, welding, and drafting technologies. The course presents an introduction to the use of engineering documents or blueprints as used in industrial applications and focuses on interpreting and visualizing technical drawings in order to read and understand “The Language of Industry.” Principles of reading drawings, specifications, projection principles, working drawings, details, assemblies, and pictorial representations are examined and discussed. The course is also helpful for apprentices and employees in all areas of technology including planning, purchasing, machine trades, welding/fabrication, future engineers, and inspection.

Previously ENGL-101

Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or eligibility for college composition.
Transfers to:UC, CSU

This composition course enables students to generate logical, coherent essays that incorporate sources necessary for academic and professional success. Students become proficient in researching, evaluating, and incorporating sources, and in learning critical reading and thinking skills through expository and persuasive reading selections before applying these skills to creating original documented essays. The writing workshop component of the course is designed to assist students with improving and refining their writing and language skills: Students complete writing workshop activities that enhance their ability to compose logical, well-supported arguments that exhibit grammatical fluency and correct citation styles. Students meet with composition instructors through individual or small group conferences that address students’ specific writing concerns. This course is designed for students who wish to fulfill the General Education requirement for Written Communication.

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Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.

This is an elementary course in the basic principles of metallurgy. The course is designed for welding majors, but is suitable for all students interested in materials, manufacturing and design. Topics include steel and alloy production, properties of metals, heat treatment, and the effects of heat on production.

Prerequisite: WELD 040

This course is intended for students who want to progress to an intermediate level of welding processes and further their skills in wire-fed, semi-automatic welding methods and techniques. This course emphasizes skills in gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux cored arc welding (FCAW). The course also focuses on safety, theory, characteristics and settings for power supplies and wire feeding units, electric current settings, electrode identification and selection, welding positions, and welding of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Special emphasis is placed on developing proficiency and speed for high-volume production applications.

Prerequisite:WELD 040

This course is intended for the student who wants to progress to an intermediate level of welding processes and further their skills in manual electric arc welding methods and techniques. This course emphasizes skills in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). The course also focuses on safety, theory, characteristics and settings for power supplies and welding units, electric current settings, electrode identification and selection, welding positions, and welding of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Special emphasis will be placed on developing proficiency and speed for high volume production applications.

Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of an intermediate algebra course.
Transfers to: CSU, UC

In this course students will learn to read and understand quantitative information, solve practical problems, and make sound decisions using numbers. Topics include consumer applications, logic, probability, statistics, algebra, and geometry. This course is for students who need a quantitative reasoning course for graduation or transfer.

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts.
Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of an elementary algebra course.
Transfers to: UC, CSU

This course provides an overview of the fundamentals of financial planning, and is designed to provide students with tools needed to achieve their personal financial goals. Students learn to make informed decisions related to spending, saving, borrowing, and investing by applying quantitative reasoning concepts. Course topics include the financial planning process, budgeting, cash flow, debt consolidation, investing, and retirement planning.

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Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.

This course is intended for the student who wants to progress to a basic level of welding processes and further their skills in manual and semi-automatic electric arc welding methods and techniques. This course emphasizes skills in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). The course also focuses on safety, theory, characteristics and settings for power supplies and welding units, electric current settings, electrode identification and selection, welding positions, and welding of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Special emphasis will be placed on developing proficiency and speed for high volume production applications.

Prerequisite: WELD 055

This course is an advanced course offering specialized instruction necessary for passing the City of Los Angeles Department of Building & Safety (LADBS) certified welder performance examinations. Emphasis will be placed on building skills in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) as applicable to acquire LADBS certified welder classifications in structural steel, light gage steel, and structural aluminum. Safety, welding codes, welding procedures and techniques, inspection requirements, nondestructive testing, and destructive testing will be covered. This course may be repeated once for certification or licensure standards, only by permit from the division.

Prerequisite: WELD 055

This course is intended for the student who wants to progress to an advanced level of welding processes and certification. This course offers specialized training and instruction which are necessary to take and pass the written test portion of the City of Los Angeles Department of Building & Safety (LADBS) Certified Welder Examination. This course emphasizes specific skills in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) as it applies to Certification in Structural Steel, Light Gage Steel, and Structural Aluminum. The course also focuses on safety, welding codes, test preparation, procedures, and destructive testing. Special emphasis will be placed on developing proficiency in order to successfully pass the LADBS exam. This course may be repeated once for certification or licensure standards, only by permit from the division.

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Advisory:WELD 045

This is an intermediate level course focused on welding techniques used in high-volume production manufacturing environments. Students gain proficiency using pulsed-arc & non-pulsed-arc GMAW and GTAW processes on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum materials. Correct use of welding fixtures, positioners, and other auxiliary equipment are covered. Emphasis is placed on using shop safety in addition to developing proper working procedures.

Prerequisite: WELD 065

This course provides further advancement of knowledge and skills in gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). Emphasis is placed on developing proficiency in welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum weld joints in the vertical and overhead position. This course exposes students to using positioners, welding fixtures, and tooling commonly used in the workplace. Preparation for welding certification is covered.

Prerequisite: WELD 040

This course introduces the principles and practices of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), including setup/use of GTAW equipment and safe use of tools and equipment. Instruction and practice is provided for gaining proficiency welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum weld joints in the flat and horizontal positions. Fundamentals of the GTAW process, correct consumables, equipment, and pre-weld preparation will be covered.

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