Welding Technology, Welding Design & Fabrication – Major #8374

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This certificate of achievement provides pre-employment training for an entry level job in the welding fabrication industry. Instruction in the design and fabrication of metal projects will be completed through the welding process. Skills will be taught in design, materials cost estimation and manufacturing processes.

Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Given an idea or description students will be able to design and plan the construction of one or more advanced metal fabricated projects.
  2. 2. From the design and specifications, students will be able to determine estimated steel weights, and cost calculations.
  3. 3. Students will be able to demonstrate the proper safety precautions, setup and use of tools and equipment common to metal fabrication.
  4. 4. In the construction of their project, students will apply various types of welds with quality workmanship and time management skills to assemble the steel components of advanced projects.
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester

Term 1

6 units

Elective RECOMMEND WELD 2A for prerequisite to WELD 2B

Elective RECOMMEND AT 130 or WELD 130 for corequisite to WELD 2A

AT 10
Technical Computer Applications

3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course is an introduction to computers, elements of computer hardware and software and how they are used in the workplace, and the social impact of computers. Students will experience a hands-on introduction and develop general computer skills for technical programs such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation applications, and email. (A, CSU, UC)
Course Details:
      1. CSU Transfer

        CADD 22
        CAD for Fabrication

        3 units
        Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
        This course covers creating Sheet metal, fasteners and welding drawings using solid modeling practices. Use of precision measuring tools and tolerances will also be covered. Industry Certified Exams. (A, CSU)
        Course Details:
            1. CSU Transfer

              Term 2

              Elective RECOMMEND WELD 2B for WELD 3A prerequisite

              Term 3

              5 units

              WELD 3A
              Welding Design and Fabrication

              5 units
              Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
              Learn the fundamentals of metal fabrication. Understanding and demonstrating the various methods of constructing projects will be covered, along with understanding and developing the necessary skills to properly utilize various pieces of equipment to fabricate projects from a set of plans. As part of being a successful fabricator, learning how to adapt to changes in the manufacturing process is critical. (A, CSU)
              Course Details:
              1. Prerequisite: WELD 2B
              2. Corequisite: CADD 22
              3. Advisory: DRAFT 12
                1. CSU Transfer

                  Spring Only

                  Term 4

                  5 units

                  WELD 3B
                  Intermediate Welding Design and Fabrication

                  5 units
                  Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                  Applying the theory and skills learned in Weld 3A, students will expand their welding and fabrication skills to build independent projects, advancing their knowledge and skills necessary to start working in the welding fabrication industry. A continuation of Welding 3A in the design, construction and finishing of welded projects. (A, CSU)
                  Course Details:
                  1. Prerequisite: WELD 3A
                    1. CSU Transfer

                      Fall Only 

                      Total: 16 units