Welding
12 courses · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
WELD 100 Welding I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to safe practices, setup, and operation of Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Flux Core Arc Welding, and Gas Metal Arc Welding.
WELD 108 Technical Mathematics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Methods and experience in defining and solving mathematical problems in industrial technology. Special emphasis will be given to the application of these basic processes to the solution of the unique mathematical problems encountered in the areas of architecture, automotive, drafting, machine, welding, and woodworking technology.
WELD 110 Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Welding steel plate in all positions using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process.
WELD 115 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Safe setup, operation, and maintenance of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding equipment. Welding stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum in the flat and horizontal positions.
WELD 120 Gas Metal Arc and Flux Cored Arc Welding
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Gas Metal Arc Welding steel and aluminum sheet metal, and plate with short arc and spray arc technique. Flux Cored Arc Welding steel plate in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions.
WELD 135 Print Reading for Welders
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Line interpretation, sketching, bill of materials, structural shapes, welding symbols, joint types, weld types, and metric conversions. Updated CPL
WELD 140 Qualification of Welders
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Designed to train the students to be familiar with the provisions of the various welding standards and codes. Supervised training is provided so that students will be able to qualify for certification on any code or standard.
WELD 145 Pipe Welding
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- WELD 110
- Transfers to
- CSU
Provides a thorough technical understanding of pipe welding nomenclature, weld quality, and pipe fit-up and welding procedures. Provides training to develop welding skills necessary to make high quality welds on steel pipe in the 2G, 5g and 6G positions using SMAW, GMAW and FCAW-G.
WELD 150 Welding Inspection
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Designed to improve understanding of the role, duties, and technical requirements of welding inspectors. The course will cover topics in fundamentals of welding, welding symbols, documents used in welding, codes, specification, standards, weld joint geometry, destructive testing methods, nondestructive testing methods, discontinuities, and visual inspection of welds. Provides knowledge useful for passing the American Welding Society's Certified Welding Inspector's exam.
WELD 160 Metal Layout for Fabrication
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Provides students with knowledge of basic layout, fitup, fabrication, and safe operation of shop equipment. Parallel line, radial line, and triangulation layout will be taught. Students will work from drawings or sketches to prepare, form, or cut multiple parts for assembly.
WELD 161 Mechanical Design for Welded Assemblies
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- WELD 160
- Transfers to
- CSU
Students will use Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to design welded assemblies in preparation for fabrication and additive manufacturing industries. This class introduces students to Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) programming to use CNC cutting and forming equipment.
WELD 197 Welding Technology Topics
- Units
- 0.5-3
- Hours
- 0.50-3.00 hours lecture, 1.50-9.00 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Topics in Welding Technology. See Class Schedule for specific topic offered. Course title will designate subject covered.