Welding - WELD
18 courses · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
WELD B1A Oxygen-Acetylene Welding and Cutting
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours, 27 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This class introduces students to the properties and characteristics of metals. Students will learn safety and theory, and gain practical experience in oxy-acetylene welding, cutting, joint design, codes and weld testing.
WELD B1B Introduction to the Welding Processes
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours, 27 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This class introduces students to the properties and characteristics of metals and includes a survey of welding processes. Students will learn introductory safety, theory, and gain practical experience in the use of the shear & brake, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Plasma Cutting (PAC), Metal Inert Gas welding (MIG), Tungsten Inert Gas welding (TIG), Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW), joint design, welding codes, and weld testing.
WELD B1BNC Introduction to the Welding Processes
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours, 27 lab hours
Properties and characteristics of metals and a survey of metal welding processes. Safety, theory, and practical experience in shielded metal arc, PAC, MIG, TIG, FCAW, Shear & Brake, joint design, codes and weld testing.
WELD B48WE Work Experience Education
- Units
- 1-14
- Hours
- 54-756 activity hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
College credit for welding-related learning experiences obtained on the job in accordance with a training plan developed cooperatively between the employer, college, and student. One credit hour of community college work shall require a minimum of 54 hours of total student work. Work experience credit may accrue at the rate of 1 to 14 credits per enrollment term for a total of 14 credits. Repetition allowed per Title 5 55253.
WELD B53A Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours, 27 lab hours
In this course, students will examine basic arc welding theory and manipulative skills related to the shielded metal arc welding process, including welding in all positions with various electrodes.
WELD B53AN Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours, 27 lab hours
Basic arc welding theory and manipulative skills related to the shielded metal arc welding process, including welding in all positions with various electrodes.
WELD B53B Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours, 27 lab hours
In this course, students will be introduced to basic arc welding theory and will practice the skills related to the shielded metal arc welding process. Lab activities will include welding in all positions with various electrodes.
WELD B53BN Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours, 27 lab hours
Basic arc welding theory and manipulative skills related to the shielded metal are welding process, including welding in all positions with various electrodes.
WELD B54A Blueprint Reading for Welders and Machinists
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
Principles of blueprint reading as applied to the welding and machine trades. Emphasis will be placed on the ability to visualize and interpret working drawings. Welding symbols and basic shop math are also included.
WELD B54B Template Development and Layout for the Welder
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
Technical skills and critical thinking in layout techniques including layout situations, mathematical and pipe fitting terminology used in the industry.
WELD B55A Structural Plate Certification I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours, 27 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of WELD B53A or equivalent with a grade of C or better. OR Successful completion of WELD B74A or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
In this course, students will be instructed in the areas of safety, welding codes, welding discontinuities, and practice welding. Students will get experience on plate with SMAW or FCAW, based on the American Welding Society DI. 1 structural code as well as welding 3/8" plate in 1G, 2G, 3G, & 4G fixed position for certification.
WELD B55B Structural Plate Certification II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours, 27 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of WELD B53A or equivalent with a grade of C or better. OR Successful completion of WELD B74A or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
This course emphasizes safety and introduces the student to the application of welding codes, recognition of welding discontinuities, and prepares the student for welding certification. Students will gain experience on plate with SMAW or FCAW based on the American Welding Society D1.1 structural code. Students will weld plate in 1G, 2G, 3G, & 4G positions for certification.
WELD B55C Pipe Certification API 1104
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours, 27 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of WELD B55A or equivalent with a grade of C or better or evaluation of students' welding skills. OR Successful completion of WELD B55B or equivalent with a grade of C or better or evaluation of students' welding skills.
In this course, students will cover topics which include Safety, welding pipe in the 5G rolled, 5G fixed, and 6G fixed positions. In this course students will also cover the API 1104 Welding Code and how it applies to the pre-employment welding test.
WELD B55D Pipe Certification ASME Section IX
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours, 27 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of WELD B55A Structural Plate Certification I or equivalent with a grade of C or better or evaluation of students' skills. OR Successful completion of WELDB55B Structural Plate Certification II or equivalent with a grade of C or better or evaluation of students' skills.
In this course students will cover topics which include Safety, welding pipe in the 5G rolled, 5G fixed, and 6G fixed positions. In this course students will also cover the ASME Welding Code and how it applies to the pre-employment welding test.
WELD B65AB Welded Steel Structures
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours, 81 lab hours
Introduction to welded metal fabrication. Safety related to welding and fabrication tools and equipment. Emphasizes layout, cutting, shaping, forming and welding structures together. Calculating material and labor costs will be covered as well.
WELD B71 Independent Topics in Welding
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours, 27 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of WELD B1A or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of WELD B1B or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of WELD B53A or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of WELDB74A or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of WELD B74B or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Provides individual students the opportunity to explore various segments of welding such as various welding processes and codes, fabrication techniques, layout, and testing and preparation for certification. Development and implementation of meaningful, self-directed studies in areas where student desires specific technical and related skill development necessary for enrichment or employment.
WELD B74A Introduction to GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) and FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding)
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours, 27 lab hours
Theory and application of GMAW (Gas, Metal Arc Welding) and FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding) welding processes. Emphasizes safe and proper operation of these welding processes while welding on mild steel.
WELD B74B Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours, 27 lab hours
In this class, students will learn the theory and application of GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) welding processes. This class emphasizes safe and proper operation of this welding process while welding on mild steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. Note: Not open to students who have successfully completed WELD B74AB.