WELDING TECHNOLOGY
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Blueprint Reading for WeldersDescription: An introductory course in the study of welding and fabrication blueprints and their interpretation of line types, symbols, abbreviations, and integral parts, the course is designed for students interested in blueprint reading for the welding and fabrication trades. 36 hours of lecture. (Letter grade only)
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Plate and Structural LayoutDescription: This is a course designed to develop the necessary skills and structural fabrication techniques on real or simulated metal construction projects. Emphasis will be on the safe operation of fabricating equipment as applied to structural steel components. 27 hours lecture and 27 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
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Pipe Fitting for the TradesDescription: Pipe fitting for the commercial and industrial pipe trades. Items used in basic pipe fitting and the methods used to fit pipe in commercial/industrial applications. Welded, threaded, and bolted connections used in the piping trades will be covered. 36 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
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Pipe LayoutDescription: Practical techniques of pipe layout, terminology, use of layout tools, fittings, offset tie-ins, and rolled offset tie-in of parallel pipelines. Techniques which cover layout of calculated fittings involving pipelines of unequal sizes and compound offset tie-in fittings will be covered. 27 hours lecture and 27 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
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Basic Metal Arc WeldDescription: An introductory course in basic shielded metal arc welding, shop and industrial safety, and common metal and materials used in welding. 27 hours lecture and 81 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
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Advanced Shielded Metal Arc WeldingDescription: An advanced course in shielded metal arc welding, shop and industrial safety, and common metal and materials used in the welding industry. 27 hours lecture and 81 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
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Gas Metal Arc WeldingDescription: A course in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). Focusing on equipment set up, proper welding techniques, modes of transfer and the understanding of the filler wires used in the process. 27 hours lecture and 81 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
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Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)Description: A course in Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). Focusing on equipment set up, proper welding techniques, modes of transfer and the understanding of the filler wires used in the process. 27 hours lecture and 81 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
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American Welding Society/Los Angeles City Welding IDescription: This course is designed to enhance the competency of advanced students in the various welding processes and techniques. This course will develop the student's knowledge in code related subject matter as it pertains to the scope, design, prequalification, and qualification as it relates to the American Welding Society (AWS) welding code. It is designed to prepare students to take the Los Angeles City welding written test. 27 hours lecture and 81 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
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American Welding Society/Los Angeles City Welding IIDescription: This course is designed to enhance the competency of advanced students in the various welding processes and techniques. This course will develop the student's knowledge in code related subject matter as it pertains to the fabrication, inspection, stud welding, strengthening and repairing of existing structures as it relates to the American Welding Society (AWS) welding code. It is designed to prepare students to take the Los Angeles City welding written test. 27 hours lecture and 81 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
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Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc WeldingDescription: Introduction to the theory, practical application and joining techniques used in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) processes. Emphasis is placed on welding and joining of plate materials 27 hours lecture and 81 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
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Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)Description: Advanced theory, practical application and joining techniques used in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. 27 hours lecture and 81 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
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Smaw/Gmaw Pipe Welding FundamentalsDescription: This advanced welding course is designed to utilize previously acquired welding skills and techniques on ferrous pipe in the rotated and fixed positions. Emphasis is placed on the welding of open groove pipe joints using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes. (Letter grade only)
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Welding Work ExperienceDescription: Work Experience is designed to coordinate the student's on-the-job training with workplace skills designed to assist the student in developing successful professional skills. Each student will establish measurable learning objectives appropriate for their job and discipline. Students may earn up to four (4) units each semester, for a maximum of 16 units of work experience total. 60 hours of volunteer work or 75 hours of paid work during the semester are required for each unit. No more than 20 hours per week, out of the 60 or 75 requirement, may be applied toward the work requirement. The course consists of an 18 hours of orientation/professional skills development and 60 hours of volunteer work experience per unit with a maximum of 240 for four units per semester OR 75 hours of paid work experience per unit, with a maximum of 300 for four units per semester.(Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)
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