Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) Certificate of Achievement

Program Description

This certificate is designed to provide students with training in Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW-G and FCAW-S). This is the semi-automatic welding process often used to replace Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) in many industrial applications. Industry certifications are stressed.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program.  Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway.  It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Division

Applied Technology, Transportation & Culinary Arts

Department

Welding Technology

Career and Academic Pathway (CAP)

Manufacturing, Industry, Transportation

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Show an understanding of the safety precautions for working in a welding lab and demonstrate an awareness of the importance of safety in welding.

  2. Use tools related to the welding industries.

  3. Read and interpret prints and shop drawings to produce quality welds.

  4. Read and understand Welder Procedure Specification to produce quality welds.

  5. Fabricate and layout parts that meet quality standard.

  6. Pass a Welder Performance Qualification Test that meets the standard of acceptability to pass a National Standard.

Program Map

GE General Education
O Available Online
Program Requirement
P Program Prerequisites

1st Semester

2 units
WELD 010
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.

Course Details:

4th Semester

3 units
WELD 092
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.

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite: WELD 090
    2. or
  2. Prerequisite: WELD 091

2nd Semester

4 units
WELD 090
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.

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite: WELD 010

3rd Semester

4 units
WELD 091
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.

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite: WELD 010
  2. Departmental Advisory: WELD 090