Welding Technology (WLDT Courses)
WLDT 106 Beginning Welding
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
A course in the theory, practice, and application of various metal joining processes,
including oxyacetylene welding, brass brazing, flame cutting, and electric arc processes
including SMAW, and a brief introduction to both GTAW (Tig) and GMAW (Mig) welding.
WLDT 107 Advanced Welding
3.0 units.
Prerequisite: WLDT 106 - Beginning Welding
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
A continuation of WLDT 106, emphasizing position welding of a variety of ferrous metals,
using a variety of electrodes used in industries.
WLDT 189 Independent Projects
0.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Courses for students capable of independent work who demonstrate the need or desire
for additional study beyond the regular curriculum. Enrollment allows students to
pursue activities such as directed field experience, research, or development of skills
and competencies under faculty advisement and supervision. Independent projects may
be earned in most disciplines. Students wishing to enroll in Independent Projects
should contact the appropriate instructor identified in the class schedule. If the
project proposed is acceptable to that instructor, a contract will be developed. All
contracts for these classes must be completed and submitted to the Records Office
no later than the end of the second week of the semester. Students may enroll for
any combination (unit value) of Independent Projects 189 and/or 389 for a total of
four semesters in a specific discipline. Units are awarded depending upon satisfactory
performance and the amount of time committed by the student to the course. Allowable
units vary according to discipline, and are based on the following formula: 1 unit
- 48 hours per semester 2 units - 96 hours per semester 3 units - 144 hours per semester
WLDT 199 Special Topics in Welding Technology
0.5 - 3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit:
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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WLDT 300 Shop Math and Measurement
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
An introduction to the mathematics used in the Industrial Technology programs. Students
will learn to solve problems using fractions, decimals, percentage, ratios and basic
geometric shapes. Students will learn about the Cartesian coordinate system and how
to use a variety of basic and precision measuring tools from rulers and tape measures
to calipers and micrometers. This course is not open to students who have received
credit for AB 381 or AT 381 or ET 381 or MT 381.
WLDT 301 Selected Welding Project
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Projects selected by the student upon the recommendation of any faculty member and
developed under the direct counseling and guidance of the instructional staff in the
Welding Technology disciplines. All work is completed within the welding facilities
under the direct supervision of the responsible instructor. The student will develop
the skills necessary to complete the project. (F,S)
WLDT 305 Welded Sculptural Projects
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
The course is an introduction to fundamentals of conceptualizing sculptural forms
and fabricating these forms using shop mechanics and tools. Students will develop
skill techniques of cutting, forming, forging, welding and finishing ferrous metal.
WLDT 306 Layout and Fabrication Interpretation
3.0 units.
Prerequisite: WLDT 106 - Beginning Welding CR C
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Enables the student welders to interpret working drawings and shop drawings. Students
will sketch fabrication and layout schemes for welding and jigs and/or assembly of
small projects.
WLDT 307 G.M.A.W. Welding
3.0 units.
Prerequisite: WLDT 106 - Beginning Welding CR C
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Provides students with the theory and practical applications of gas metallic arc welding
(G.M.A.W.), and the operation of gas metal arc welding equipment.
WLDT 308 T.I.G. Welding
3.0 units.
Prerequisite: WLDT 106 - Beginning Welding CR C
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Provides students with the theory and practical applications of gas tungsten arc welding
(GTAW) and the operation of gas tungsten arc welding equipment.
WLDT 309 Mini MIG (GMAW)
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
This course will give students enough MIG welding background to weld in metal sculpture
and ornamental iron classes using 110 power MIG welders.
WLDT 312 Pipe Fitting & Welding
3.0 units.
Prerequisite: WLDT 107 - Advanced Welding
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Designed to familiarize students with the highly specialized pipe fitting and welding
industry and to provide the opportunity for students to develop the skills necessary
for entering and advancing in the pipe welding field. (A)
WLDT 315 Metal Fabrication
4.0 units.
Prerequisite: WLDT 107 - Advanced Welding CR C
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Provides the student with the opportunity to combine previously learned skills into
a system requiring the use of prints, tolerances, and specifications.
WLDT 316 Metal Yard Sculptures
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
An introduction to the craft and art of creating metal yard sculptures. Emphasis is
on creative discovery with and through fabrications primarily from non-ferrous metals,
found metal objects, and/or commercially available components. (F)
WLDT 317 Ornamental Iron 1
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Basics of ornamental iron work including fabrication techniques and safety training.
WLDT 318 Welding and Metal Sculpture
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
This course will provide an introduction to the art of welding. The student will be
able to do light gas welding and brazing to construct individual projects.
WLDT 319 Blacksmithing Projects
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
An opportunity to use blacksmithing in the fabrication of projects developed and assigned
by the instructor.
WLDT 320 Pipe Welding
3.0 units.
Prerequisite: WLDT 107 - Advanced Welding
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
An introductory course in the theory and practice of pipe welding designed to provide
the student with an opportunity to acquire basic pipe welding skills used in the highly
specialized pipe welding industry.
WLDT 330 Welding Certification
3.0 units.
Prerequisite: WLDT 107 - Advanced Welding ; or WLDT 307 - G.M.A.W. Welding ; or WLDT 308 - T.I.G. Welding
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Provides the advanced student with the theory and practical application of welding
procedures and techniques in preparation for certification in the following areas:
gas metal arc welding or shielded metal arc welding or gas tungsten arc welding. These
meet the codes as provided by the American Welding Society, American Petroleum Institute,
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Standards.
WLDT 331 Advanced Welding Certification Lab
2.0 units.
Prerequisite: WLDT 330 - Welding Certification CR C
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Provides the advanced student with the practical application of welding procedures
and techniques in preparation for certification in the following areas: gas metal
arc welding or shielded metal arc welding or gas tungsten arc welding. These meet
the codes as provided by the American Welding Society, American Petroleum Institute,
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Standards.
WLDT 333 Welding Certification - SMAW
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
This course is to encourage individuals who are near or at completion of preparation
for taking their SMAW Certification test either for employment or the completion of
their school program.
WLDT 334 Welding Certification - GMAW
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
This course is to encourage individuals who are near or at completion of preparation
for taking their GMAW Certification test either for employment or the completion of
their school program.
WLDT 335 Flux Core Arc Welding
1.0 unit.
Prerequisite: WLDT 106 - Beginning Welding
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Introduces students to craft flux core welding. Topics include types, uses, safety
considerations, and fabrication techniques.
WLDT 370 SkillsUSA
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Repeatable: 3.00
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to
ensure America has a skilled workforce. This SkillsUSA course prepares students for
employment and inter-collegiate competition in Career Technical Education. Students
will learn to plan projects, work in teams, solicit community support and develop
a range of skills valued by employers. Students registered for this class may not
register for AB 370, ARCH 370, AT 370, EL 370, ET 370 or MT 370 during the same semester.
Participation in the SkillsUSA competition is required. This course may be repeated
up to three times for credit with different competitions.
WLDT 389 Independent Projects
0.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
Courses for students capable of independent work who demonstrate the need or desire
for additional study beyond the regular curriculum. Enrollment allows students to
pursue activities such as directed field experience, research, or development of skills
and competencies under faculty advisement and supervision. Independent projects may
be earned in most disciplines. Students wishing to enroll in Independent Projects
should contact the appropriate instructor identified in the class schedule. If the
project proposed is acceptable to that instructor, a contract will be developed. All
contracts for these classes must be completed and submitted to the Records Office
no later than the end of the second week of the semester. Students may enroll for
any combination (unit value) of Independent Projects 189 and/or 389 for a total of
four semesters in a specific discipline. Units are awarded depending upon satisfactory
performance and the amount of time committed by the student to the course. Allowable
units vary according to discipline, and are based on the following formula: 1 unit
- 48 hours per semester 2 units - 96 hours per semester 3 units - 144 hours per semester