Welding Job Readiness Certificate of Completion

Program Description

This noncredit certificate is designed to complement the credit degree and certificates in the welding technology program by providing continuing education and practice for anyone in the welding industry. Focus is on Industry recognized welding certifications with the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes

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 Welding Procedure Specifications to produce quality welds.

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

Program Map

GE General Education
O Available Online
Program Requirement
P Program Prerequisites

1st Semester

WELD 645 - 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.

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WELD 660 - 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.

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2nd Semester

WELD 646 - 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.

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite: WELD 645
WELD 666 - 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.

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3rd Semester

WELD 680 - 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.

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WELD 690 - 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.

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4th Semester

WELD 681 - 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.

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite: WELD 680
WELD 691 - 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.

Course Details:

  1. Departmental Advisory: WELD 690