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Welding Technology
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Welding
Welding 101
Introduction to Welding
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 16 Lecture, 108 Laboratory total.
Technical knowledge and basic skills needed for occupational oxyacetylene and arc welding processes and applications. Students must furnish safety equipment. (Same as Automotive Technology 108 and Diesel 108). CSU
Welding 125A
Intermediate Arc Welding Level I
Formerly: Welding 025A, Intermediate Arc Welding Level I
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 16 Lecture, 96 Laboratory total.
Prerequisite: Welding 108 with a minimum grade of C.
This is a course designed to improve the student’s previously acquired arc welding skills and prepare the student to pass the welding certification test. Emphasis is placed on welding in the vertical and overhead positions and the preparation of the test plates (1” steel), using the shielded metal arc welding process E-7018 (SMAW). CSU
Welding 125B
Intermediate Arc Welding Level II
Formerly: Welding 025B, Intermediate Arc Welding Level II
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 16 Lecture, 96 Laboratory total.
Prerequisite: Welding 108 and Welding 125A with a minimum grade of C or satisfactory completion of proficiency exam in arc welding skills administered by SAC Welding Instructor.
This is a course designed to improve the student’s prior acquired arc welding skills and prepare the student to pass the welding certification test. Student is introduced to the preparation of the 1” plate. This course will introduce the students to the Licensing Class D1.1. rules and regulations from the Department of Building and Safety with the city of Los Angeles. Emphasis is placed on welding in the vertical and overhead positions and the preparation of the test plates (1” steel), using the shielded metal arc welding process E-7018 (SMAW).
Welding 129A
Advanced Arc Welding Level I
Formerly: Welding 029A, Advanced Arc Welding Level I
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 16 Lecture, 96 Laboratory total.
Prerequisite: Welding 108 with a minimum grade of C or satisfactory completion of proficiency exam in arc welding skills.
This course is designed to help students enhance previously acquired arc welding skills and prepare them to pass the welding certification test. Provides advanced manipulative skills and technical knowledge needed to pass a 1” plate guided bended test required for structural steel certification. CSU
Welding 129B
Advanced Arc Welding Level II
Formerly: Welding 029B, Advanced Arc Welding Level II
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 16 Lecture, 96 Laboratory total.
Prerequisite: Welding 129A with a minimum grade of C or satisfactory completion of proficiency exam in arc welding skills administered by SAC Welding Instructor.
This is a course designed to advance the student’s previously acquired arc welding skills and prepare the student to pass the welding certification test. Emphasis is placed on welding in the vertical and overhead positions and the preparation of the test plates (1” steel), using the shielded metal arc welding process (SMAW) E-7018 according to the American Welding Society rules and regulations D1.1 Code Book. CSU
Welding 129C
Advanced Arc Welding Level III
Formerly: Welding 029C, Advanced Arc Welding Level III
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 16 Lecture, 96 Laboratory total.
Prerequisite: Welding 129B with a minimum grade of C or satisfactory completion of proficiency exam in arc welding skills administered by SAC Welding Instructor. This is a course designed to improve and master the student’s previously acquired arc welding skills to an advanced level and prepare the student to pass the welding certification test. Emphasis is placed on welding in the vertical and overhead positions and the preparation of the test plates (1” steel), using the shielded metal arc welding process E-7018 according to the American Welding Society rules and regulations. Students will take the D1.1 certification test at this level. CSU
Welding 129D
Advanced Arc Welding Level IV
Formerly: Welding 029D, Advanced Arc Welding Level IV
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 16 Lecture, 96 Laboratory total.
Prerequisite: Welding 129C with a minimum grade of C or satisfactory completion of proficiency exam in arc welding skills administered by SAC Welding Instructor.
This course provides level one instruction on the principles, equipment, welding techniques, mode of operations, and safety for (FCAW) wire flux cored arc welding used for structural steel. It is also designed to improve the student’s formerly acquired arc welding skills and prepare the student to pass the welding certification test D1.1. Emphasis is placed on welding in the vertical and overhead positions and the preparation of the test plates (1” steel), using FCAW 2/32 wire (flux cored arc welding). CSU
Welding 139A
Inert Gas Welding Level I
Formerly: Welding 039A, Inert Gas Welding Level I
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 16 Lecture, 96 Laboratory total.
Prerequisite: Welding 108 with a minimum grade of C or satisfactory completion of proficiency exam in arc welding skills.
This course will introduce the student to gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and metal inert gas welding (MIG) of aluminum, mild steel and stainless steel. CSU
Welding 139B
Inert Gas Welding Level II
Formerly: Welding 039B, Inert Gas Welding Level II
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 16 Lecture, 96 Laboratory total.
Prerequisite: Welding 139A with a minimum grade of C or satisfactory completion of proficiency exam in inert gas welding skills administered by the SAC Welding Instructor. This course is intended to further the welding skills of the student in gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and metal inert gas (MIG) process. Special emphasis is placed on the horizontal position of aluminum, mild steel and stainless steel. CSU
Welding 139C
Inert Gas Welding Level III
Formerly: Welding 039C, Inert Gas Welding Level III
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 16 Lecture, 96 Laboratory total.
Prerequisite: Welding 139B with a minimum grade of C or satisfactory completion of proficiency exam in inert gas welding skills administered by the SAC Welding Instructor.
This is an advanced welding course using the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process. This course is intended to give the students the skills necessary to pass the welding certification test in GTAW and MIG welding processes. The student is required to master the horizontal and vertical up welding positions. CSU
Welding 140A
Welding Certification Training Level I
Formerly: Welding 040A, Welding Certification Training Level I
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 16 Lecture, 96 Laboratory total.
Prerequisite: Welding 108 with a minimum grade of C or satisfactory completion of proficiency exam in arc welding skills.
This is an advanced course that will provide lecture and hands-on practice in welding in multiple areas of certification using shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) as well as in flux cored arc welding
(FCAW). The student will focus on welding in the vertical and overhead position and the preparation of test plates. CSU
Welding 140B
Welding Certification Training Level II
Formerly: Welding 040B, Welding Certification Training Level II
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 16 Lecture, 96 Laboratory total.
Prerequisite: Welding 140A with a minimum grade of C or satisfactory completion of proficiency exam in arc welding skills administered by SAC Welding Instructor.
This is an advanced course that will provide lecture and hands-on practice in welding in multiple areas of certification using shielded metal arc welding
(SMAW) as well as in flux cored arc welding (FCAW) in the vertical and overhead positions. The student will focus on welding with the SMAW, FCAW and pipe in the 1G and 2G positions using E6010 electrode. CSU
Welding 140C
Welding Certification Training Level III
Formerly: Welding 040C, Welding Certification Training Level III
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 16 Lecture, 96 Laboratory total.
Prerequisite: Welding 140B with a minimum grade of C or satisfactory completion of proficiency exam in arc welding skills administered by SAC Welding Instructor.
This is an advanced course that will provide lecture and hands-on practice in welding in multiple areas of certification using shielded metal arc welding
(SMAW) as well as in flux cored arc welding (FCAW) in the vertical and overhead positions. The student will focus on welding with the SMAW, FCAW and pipe in the 5G and 6G positions using E6010 electrode. CSU
Welding 141A
Welding Certification Exam Preparation Level I
Formerly: Welding 041A, Welding Certification Exam Preparation Level I
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 48 Lecture total.
Prerequisite: Welding 108 with a minimum grade of C or satisfactory completion of proficiency exam in arc welding skills administered by SAC Welding Instructor.
This practical course is for advanced welding students. Instruction will cover design, prequalified base/filler material, procedure/welder qualifications, fabrication essentials, and testing as specified by American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1. Structural Code specifications leading to Los Angeles City or AWS welding certifications. CSU
Welding 141B
Welding Certification Exam Preparation Level II
Formerly: Welding 041B, Welding Certification Exam Preparation Level II Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 48 Lecture total.
Prerequisite: Welding 141A with a minimum grade of C.
This course is for advanced welding students. Instructor will cover prequalified base/filler material, procedure/welder qualification and testing as specified by American Welding Society (AWS). D1.1 Structural Code specifications leads to Los Angeles City or AWS welding certifications. CSU
Welding 153A
Math/Blue Print Reading for Welders
Formerly: Welding 053, Math/Blue Print Reading for Welders
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 48 Lecture total.
This class is designed to introduce the welding student to math and blue print reading and their applications for welders related to the welding industry. Emphasis will be placed on the practical problems in mathematic (for welders) measuring, instruments, area, volume, fractions, decimals and metric system. This course will allow the student to read and interpret shop and field drawings and prints related to the welding industry. CSU
Welding 153B
Math/Blue Print Reading for Welders
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 48 Lecture total.
This is an advanced course designed to allow students to function at a higher math and blue print reading level and their applications for welders related to the welding industry. Emphasis will be placed on the common fractions, decimal fractions, perimeter of squares, areas
of triangle, volumes, circumferences of circles and perimeter. The student will be able to read and interpret shop and field drawings, and prints related to the welding industry. CSU
Welding 154A
Beginning Pipe Fundamentals
Formerly: Welding 054A, Beginning Pipe Fundamentals
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 16 Lecture, 96 Laboratory total.
Prerequisite: Welding 125A with a minimum grade of C.
The pipe welding industry requires a higher skilled welder. This course consists of 112 hours of training in safety, preparation, welding, terminology, blueprints, and codes. Emphasis will be on open root groove welds on plate using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding Process using E6010 and E7018 electrodes. Students will learn pipe terminology and proper practices used in different industries. CSU
Welding 154B
Intermediate Pipe Welding
Formerly: Welding 054B, Intermediate Pipe Welding
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 16 Lecture, 96 Laboratory total.
Prerequisite: Welding 154A with a minimum grade of C.
The pipe welding industry requires a highly skilled welder. This course consists of 112 hours of training in safety, preparation, welding, terminology, blueprints, and codes. Emphasis will be on open root groove welds on pipe using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding Process, using E6010 and E7018 electrodes. Students will learn pipe terminology and proper practices used in different industries. Students will be introduced to Orbital Welding Technology. CSU
Welding 154C
Advanced Pipe Welding
Formerly: Welding 054C, Advanced Pipe Welding
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 16 Lecture, 96 Laboratory total.
Prerequisite: Welding 154B with a minimum grade of C.
The pipe welding industry requires a highly skilled welder. This course consists of 112 hours of training in safety, preparation, welding, terminology, blueprints, and codes. Emphasis will be on open root groove welds on pipe using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding Process using E6010 and E7018 electrodes. Students will learn pipe terminology and proper practices used in different industries. Students will set up and operate the Orbital Welding machine. CSU
Welding 155A
Beginning Metal Fabrication
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 16 Lecture, 96 Laboratory total.
Prerequisite: Welding 125A with a minimum grade of C or satisfactory completion of proficiency exam in arc welding skills. A fabricator in the welding industry requires a highly skilled welder/fitter.
This course consists of 112 hours of training in safety, preparation, welding, terminology, blueprints, and codes. Emphasis will be focusing on proper operation of shop machinery, welding, fit-up, metal shapes, and various techniques of building and assembly. CSU
Welding 155B
Intermediate Metal Fabrication
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 16 Lecture, 96 Laboratory total.
Prerequisite: Welding 155A with a minimum grade of C or satisfactory completion of proficiency exam in arc welding skills.
This course consists of 112 hours of training in safety, preparation, welding, terminology, blueprints, and codes. Emphasis will be focusing on proper operation of shop machinery, welding, fit-up, metal shapes, and various techniques of building and assembly. Such as aerospace, military, or a special tool that could assist keeping tight tolerances required by an engineer. Students will learn fabrication terminology and proper practices used in different industries. This course is designed to adapt and upgrade skills to industry standards and develop fabrication skills to supplement and expand welding skills. CSU
Welding 156A
Beginning Robotic Welding
Formerly: Welding 056A, Beginning Robotic Welding
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 32 Lecture, 48 Laboratory total.
Prerequisite: Welding 108 with a minimum grade of C. Concurrent enrollment in Welding 157A. The course is a basic programming course that teaches students how to safely manipulate the robot through proper use of the robotic controller and Teach Pendant. This course also introduces the student to the gas metal and flux cored arc welding process. Emphasis is placed on safe operating practices, handling and storage of compressed gases, process principles, component identification, various welding techniques, and base and filler metal identification. This course is an introduction to the beginning robotic/laser technology. (Same as Engineering 156A). CSU
Welding 156B
Intermediate Robotic Welding
Formerly: Welding 056B, Intermediate Robotic Welding
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 32 Lecture, 48 Laboratory total.
Prerequisite: Welding 156A and Welding 157A with a minimum grade of C. Concurrent enrollment in Welding 157B. The robotic welding course teaches students how to safely manipulate the robot through proper use of the robotic controller and Teach Pendant. Emphasis is placed on safe operating practices, handling and storage of compressed gasses, process principles, component identification and welding procedures. Students will be able to input welding procedures, jog frames, circular moves, weaving, copy-delete-commands, six point tool center and other activities related to the robotic welding process. (Same as Engineering 156B). CSU
Welding 156C
Advanced Robotic Welding
Formerly: Welding 056C, Advanced Robotic Welding
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 32 Lecture, 48 Laboratory total.
Prerequisite: Welding 156B with a minimum grade of C. Concurrent enrollment in Welding 157C. The Advanced Robotic Welding course teaches students how to safely manipulate the robot through proper use of the robot controller and Teach Pendant. Emphasis is placed on safe operating practices, handling and storage of compressed gasses, process principles, component identification and welding procedures. Students will be able to create programs in robotic welding safety, TPP Management, USER Frames, coordinated motion, TAST, TAST-RPM, position registers & offsets, touch & sensing and activities relating to the robotic welding process. (Same as Engineering 15). CSU
Welding 157A
Basic Robotic Programming
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 16 Lecture, 96 Laboratory total.
Prerequisite: Welding 108 with a minimum grade of C. Concurrent enrollment in Welding 156A. This is a basic programming course that teaches students how to safely manipulate an industrial robot through proper use of a controller. Topics include safe operating practices, linear movements, coordinate systems, Teach Pendant programming, and software/hardware integration. (Same as Engineering 157A). CSU
Welding 157B
Intermediate Robotic Programming
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 16 Lecture, 96 Laboratory total.
Prerequisite: Welding 156A and Welding 157A with a minimum grade of C. Concurrent enrollment in Welding 156B. This course is a programming course that teaches students how to safely manipulate an industrial robot through proper use of a controller. Topics include safe operating practices, circular movements, robot setup, advanced Teach Pendant programming and functions, and auxiliary hardware. (Same as Engineering 157B). CSU
Welding 157C
Advanced Robotic Programming Welding
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 16 Lecture, 96 Laboratory total.
Prerequisite: Welding 156B and Welding 157B with a minimum grade of C. Concurrent enrollment in Welding 156C.
This is an advanced programming course that teaches students how to safely manipulate an industrial robot through proper use of a controller. Topics include safe operating practices, logic commands, and coordinate systems, advanced Teach Pendant programming, network integration, simulations, and software/hardware integration. (Same as Engineering 157C). CSU
Welding 160
Introduction to Process Validation and Verification of Laser Welding Process: Level 1
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 18 Lecture, 108 Laboratory total.
This course is designed to introduce students to laser welding validation and the development of manufacturing capabilities using fiber laser welding equipment. CSU
Welding 161
Planning Process Validation and Verification of Laser Welding Process: Level 2
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 18 Lecture, 108 Laboratory
Prerequisite: Welding 160 with a minimum grade of C total. This course is designed to introduce students to laser welding process focused on three main activities: Installation Qualification Plan (IQ), Operational Qualification Plan (OQ), and Performance Qualification Plan(PQ) per the MVP. CSU
Welding 162
Executing Process Validation and Verification of Laser Welding Process: Level 3
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 18 Lecture, 108 Laboratory total.
Prerequisite: Welding 161 with a minimum grade of C total.
This course is designed to perform validation activities with laser welding processes focused on three main activities: Installation Qualification Report (IQ), Operational Qualification Report (OQ), and Performance Qualification Report (PQ) per the MVP. CSU