This certificate is designed to provide students with training in Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW-G and FCAW-S). This is the semi-automatic welding process often used to replace Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) in many industrial applications. Industry certifications are stressed.
COURSE INFORMATION | YEAR ONE: | YEAR TWO: | |||
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Course | Course Title | Annual # of Section | Annual Enrollment Total | Annual # Sections | Annual Enrollment Total |
WELD 010 | Introduction to Welding | 7 | 133 | 7 | 125 |
WELD 090 | Flux Cored Arc Welding-Gas Shielded | New Course | |||
WELD 091 | Flux Cored Arc Welding-Self Shielded | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
WELD 092 | Flux Cored Arc Welding-Advanced | New Course |
A Certificate in Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) prepares the students for the American Welding Society (AWS)and/or the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety Certified Welder Examination. By completion of the certificate students should be able to:
· Show an understanding of the safety precautions for working in a welding lab and demonstrate an awareness of the importance of safety in welding
· Demonstrate the ability to use tools related to the welding industries
· Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret prints and shop drawings to produce quality welds
· Demonstrate the ability to read and understand Welder Procedure Specification to produce quality welds
· Demonstrate the ability to fabricate and layout parts that meet quality standard
· Demonstrate the ability to pass a Welder Performance Qualification Test that meets the standard of acceptability to pass a National Standard
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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WELD 010 | Introduction to Welding | 2 | Y1 |
WELD 090 | Flux Cored Arc Welding-Gas Shielded | 4 | Y1 |
WELD 091 | Flux Cored Arc Welding-Self Shielded | 4 | Y2 |
WELD 092 | Flux Cored Arc Welding-Advanced | 3 | Y2 |
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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WELD 010 | Introduction to Welding | 2 | Y1 |
WELD 090 | Flux Cored Arc Welding-Gas Shielded | 4 | Y1 |
WELD 091 | Flux Cored Arc Welding-Self Shielded | 4 | Y2 |
WELD 092 | Flux Cored Arc Welding-Advanced | 3 | Y2 |
Diann Thursby · 04/11/19
Received regional recommendation at 4-8-2019 IEDRC Deans Meeting.