Welding

Students who complete the associate degree have enhanced employability in the field of Welding Technology. They are well prepared for employment in a wide variety of welding applications including but not limited to, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW “Stick”), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW “Mig”), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW “Tig”). Students will also be able to read and interpret welding symbols and blue prints relating to welding application. Students will also have the experience and skills needed for welding inspection and management positions. The associate degree will also provide students with a broad range of knowledge with which to evaluate and appreciate the physical environment, the culture, and the society in which they live and with the ability to think and communicate clearly and effectively.

Program Requirements

Recommended Pathway

Welding AS

Term 1 (15 units)

• WELD110 - Oxyacetylene Welding and Cutting (2)
• WELD120 - Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding (2)
• Any AVC GE Area 5 (3)
• Any AVC GE Area 4 (3)
• ENGLC1000 - Academic Reading and Writing (4)
• General Elective (1)

Term 2 (16 units)

• WELD130 - Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (2)
• WELD230 - Welding Symbols and Print Reading (3)
• WELD135 - Gas Metal Arc Welding (2)
• Any AVC GE Area 3 (3)
• MATH103 - Math for Technical Fields (4)
• General Elective (2)

Term 3 (15 units)

• WELD137 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Fundamentals (2)
• WELD212 - Performance Welding-Arc Welding Processes (4)
• WELD240 - Welding Layout (3)
• Any AVC GE Area 1B (3)
• Any AVC GE Area 6 (3)

Term 4 (14 units)

• WELD260 - Certification Welding-L.A. City Building Code (4)
• WELD265 - Structural Flux Cored Arc Welding (4)
• General Elective (3)
• General Elective (3)

Program Outcomes

Welding AS