The Welding Fabrication Program prepares students to work in welding manufacturing, welding fabrication, and related industries. The curriculum includes courses in welding theory, principles, processes and evaluation of welds, fabrication techniques, blueprint reading, machining skills, technical mathematics, and allied equipment operations. Students will begin preparation for an LA City D1.1 Welding License.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Our current certificates completions are between 4-11 per year. However, with the addition of this new certificate we expect that number to go up.
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Examine welding theory and mechanics by using industry nomenclature: currents, polarity, joint design, discontinuities, troubleshooting and welding symbols.
2. Fabricate and Weld to Welding Procedure Specifications a 3G, 3F, 4G or 4F test coupon using Gas Metal or Gas Tungsten Arc Welding.
3. Demonstrate safe and proper operation of associated metalworking equipment while fabricating an assigned project.
4. Utilize welding, cutting, prepping and repairing equipment safely while wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the OSHA standard.
5. Negotiate the AWS D 1.1 Structural Steel code book, including general requirements, design of welded connections, qualified, prequalified, fabrication, inspection, stud welding and repair of existing structures to the satisfaction of the City of Los Angeles Department of Building & Safety, written exam.
The attached documents have labor market data for jobs/careers in the Welding industry. The data shows that jobs in the field are growing and the median compensation is higher than the entry level national average. Students will be able to, upon successful completion of the Welding Fabrication Certificate of Achievement, receive the requisite industry credential and will be prepared for employment as a Los Angeles City Welder/Fabricator in public and private settings.
This program is designed to prepare students to work in welding manufacturing, welding fabrication, and related industries. The curriculum includes courses in welding theory, principles, processes and evaluation of welds, fabrication techniques, blueprint reading, machining skills, technical mathematics, and allied equipment operations. Students will begin preparation for an LA City D1.1 Welding License, a prestigious and valuable addition to their employment resume.
RequirementsCourse # | Course Name | Proposed Units |
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Semester 1 | ||
WELD 200A | Introduction Structural Welding | 6 |
TECH 107A | Technical Calculations | 3 |
Semester 2 | ||
WELD 200C | Introduction to Fabrication GMAW & GTAW | 6 |
MACH 101 | Beginning Metalworking Skills | 3 |
DT 150 | Reading Engineering Drawings | (1) |
MACH 110 | OR Blueprint Reading | (1) |
Total Units | 19 |
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