Welding
16 courses · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
WELD 101 Welding Fundamentals
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours, 54 lab hours, 72 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
Designed for the student who does not intend to become employed in the welding industry but desires a background in welding for general education purposes and/or as a supportive course for his/her studies such as automotive mechanics, auto body repair, air conditioning and refrigeration, artistic sculpturing, etc. Instruction is given in the basic techniques of safely operating the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and oxyacetylene welding processes.
WELD 110 Oxyacetylene Welding and Cutting
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours, 54 lab hours, 72 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
Designed for the student who seeks employment in the welding industry. Instruction is given in the selection and use of Oxyacetylene Welding (OAW) equipment and in the basic techniques of safely welding light gauge ferrous metal in the five American Welding Society defined joint configurations. Instruction is also provided in oxyacetylene cutting.
WELD 120 Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours, 54 lab hours, 72 contact hours total
- Advisory
- Completion of WELD 110.
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- WELD 101, WELD 101 X
Designed for the student who seeks employment in the welding industry. Instruction given in the selection and use of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) equipment and in the basic techniques of safely welding ferrous metal in the five American Welding Society defined joint configurations and in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. Included is the selection and use of mild steel electrodes.
WELD 130 Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours, 54 lab hours, 72 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of WELD 120.
- Advisory
- Completion of WELD 110.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Continuation of WELD 120 in which the student will develop his/her manipulative welding skills to greater proficiency. Emphasis placed on the use of low hydrogen type shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) electrodes and welding in the vertical and overhead positions. Upon successful completion the student will be able to produce welds acceptable to meet the qualification requirements of welding operator set forth by the American Welding Society code book D1.1 Structural Steel.
WELD 135 Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours, 54 lab hours, 72 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of WELD 110.
Designed for the student who seeks employment in the welding industry. Instruction given in technical and practical fundamental welding skills on ferrous and non-ferrous metals in the five American Welding Society defined joint configurations using the gas metal arc welding process (GMAW), commonly known as MIG. Included is the selection and use of alloy welding wires.
WELD 137 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Fundamentals
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours, 54 lab hours, 72 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of WELD 110.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Designed for the student who seeks employment in the welding industry. Instruction given in technical and practical fundamental welding skills on ferrous and non-ferrous metals in the five American Welding Society defined joint configurations using the gas tungsten arc welding process (GTAW), commonly known as TIG. Included is the selection and use of Tungsten Electrodes.
WELD 138 Introduction to Metal Fabrication
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 45 lecture hours, 135 lab hours, 180 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- WELD 135 and WELD 230 Elective course designed for the welding student.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of metal fabrication, exploring both the theoretical and practical aspects of working with various metals. Students will gain hands-on experience in essential techniques such as cutting, welding, bending, and assembling metal components. Emphasis will be placed on safety protocols, tool operation, CNC machinery and material selection.
WELD 142 Aerospace Welding Processes
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 108 lab hours, 144 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of WELD 137 Designed for the student who seeks employment in the Aerospace Welding Industry.
Instruction given in technical and practical welding skills on ferrous and non-ferrous metals according to AWS D17.1, and related technical drawings and prints. Using the gas tungsten arc welding process (GTAW), commonly known as TIG. Included is the selection and use of Tungsten Electrodes.
WELD 200 Advanced Aerospace Welding Processes
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 108 lab hours, 144 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of WELD 142 Designed for the student who seeks employment in the Aerospace Welding Industry.
Provides preparation of the D17.1 Welder Certification Test. The students' welding skills are tested in the same manner as when they take the welding performance test for the D17.1 certification.
WELD 212 Performance Welding-Arc Welding Processes
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 108 lab hours, 144 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of WELD 130, 135, and 137.
- Advisory
- Completion of WELD 265.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is designed for the student who seeks employment in the welding industry and has prior training in their selected welding process. Students can choose to specialize in one of the following processes: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), or Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Provides advanced instruction to improve skills and techniques, with more in-depth coverage of advanced techniques than in previous classes. Emphasizes preparation for employment and certification in the welding industry.
WELD 230 Welding Symbols and Print Reading
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of WELD 110.
- Advisory
- Completion of WELD 120.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Designed to give the student an introduction to the basic concepts of industrial drawing systems used in the fabrication and erection of welded components. Emphasis is placed upon the application and interpretation of welding symbols to drawings. Students will be given instruction in the basic use and techniques of drafting tools used to produce industry acceptable draws or prints.
WELD 240 Welding Layout
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of WELD 110.
- Advisory
- Completion of WELD 120.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Designed to give the student an introduction to the techniques of applying shop mathematics for the purpose of fabricating welded structures. A study of standard material shapes, cutting procedures, joint design, and their application is included.
WELD 260 Certification Welding-L.A. City Building Code
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 108 lab hours, 144 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of WELD 130.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Designed for students who seek employment in the welding industry as an L.A. City certified structural steel welder. Provides preparation for the written and performance portions of the Welder Certification Test administered by the L.A. City Department of Building and Safety. The students' welding skills are tested in the same manner as when they take the welding performance test for the L.A. City certification. NOTE: The cost of the L.A. City Welder Certification is approximately $350 per certification.
WELD 265 Structural Flux Cored Arc Welding
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 108 lab hours, 144 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of WELD 130.
Designed for students who seek employment in the welding industry as an L.A. City certified structural steel welder. Provides preparation for the Semi-automatic portion of the Welder Certification Test administered by the L.A. City Department of Building and Safety. The student’s welding skills are tested in the same manner as when they take the welding performance test for the L.A. City certification.
WELD 900 Welding Certification Preparation
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 2 lecture hours, 8 lab hours, 10 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- WELD 260 or WELD 265 Co-requisite: WELD 901 Designed for students who seek employment in the welding industry as a certified structural steel welder.
Provides preparation for the performance portions of the Welder Certification Test In Accordance with the American Welding Society D1.1 Publication.
WELD 901 Welding Certification Exam
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 2 lecture hours, 8 lab hours, 10 contact hours total
- Corequisite
- WELD 900 Designed for students who seek employment in the welding industry as a certified structural steel welder.
Administration of the practical portion of the Structural Steel welding certification exam in accordance with AWS D1.1 Publication.