Welding
Overview
The CRC welding program is designed for students interested in seeking employment or advancing employment in welding fabrication and industrial repairs. Current job statistics show a long-term and growing industry demand for skilled welders with very good pay for those with experience. Welding encompasses study in electrical, metallurgy, chemistry, physics, design, and mechanical engineering.
Program Maps
A.A./A.S. Degrees
- General Agriculture A.S. Degree - Horticulture Concentration Map
- General Agriculture A.S. Degree - Landscape Concentration Map
- General Agriculture A.S. Degree - Welding Concentration Map
- Welding Technology A.S. Degree Map
Certificates
- Dean Ashu Mishra
- Department Chair Brian Noel
- Career and Academic Community Automotive, Construction and Design Technology
- Phone (916) 525-4319
- Email mishraa@crc.losrios.edu
Associate Degrees
A.S. in General Agriculture
Agriculture is a vital component of our local, state, and national economies and offers many exciting employment opportunities. In addition to the production of a wide range of valuable agricultural commodities, the Sacramento region is home to numerous multi-national agricultural corporations and statewide governmental agencies. It is also a center for international agricultural trade and commerce. This program is designed for students majoring in Agriculture while also allowing the student to select courses that fit his/her individual needs and desires.
As a General Agriculture major, you will:
*Study a general agriculture curriculum representing all of the departments of the Cosumnes River College agriculture program including: agriculture business, horticulture, welding, veterinary technology and plant science.
*Develop your leadership and communication skills.
*Identify the agricultural career you are most interested in and build a course of study to better qualify you for a profession.
HIGHLIGHTS
*As the only community college agriculture program in the Sacramento region, the CRC General Agriculture program provides an excellent opportunity for individuals who wish to pursue a career in agriculture and receive a General Agriculture Associate of Science degree.
*The faculty in this program works closely with the five California agricultural degree offering universities to provide a quality program for students interested in agriculture business, management and economics.
*The Sacramento region is fortunate to have some of the best high school agriculture programs in California. The faculty in the CRC Ag program works closely with these feeder schools to articulate coursework and facilitate the successful transition of agriculture students from high school to the university.
*Internships in agriculture are available for students interested in work experience opportunities.
NOTE TO TRANSFER STUDENTS: If you are interested in transferring to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree in this major, it is critical that you meet with a CRC counselor to select and plan the courses for your major. Schools vary widely in terms of the required preparation. The courses that CRC requires for an Associate’s degree in this major may be different from the requirements needed for the Bachelor’s degree.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2024
Degree Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AGB 310 | Agriculture Computer Applications | 31 |
| AGB 320 | Agriculture Accounting | 3 |
| AGB 321 | Agriculture Economics | 3 |
| AMT 306 | Small Engine Repair | 3 |
| HORT 300 | Introduction to Horticulture | 3 |
| PLTS 310 | Soils, Soil Management, and Plant Nutrition (3) | 3 |
| or HORT 302 | Soils, Soil Management, and Plant Nutrition (3) | |
| ANSC 300 | Introduction to Animal Science | 3 |
| PLTS 300 | Introduction to Plant Science | 3 |
| WELD 100 | Introduction to Welding & Safety | 1.5 |
| A minimum of 2 units from the following: | 2 | |
| WEXP 498 | Work Experience in (Subject) (0.5 - 4) | |
| Subtotal Units: | 27.5 | |
Agriculture Business
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AGB 300 | Introduction to Agriculture Business | 3 |
| AGB 330 | Agriculture Sales and Communication | 3 |
| AGB 331 | Agriculture Marketing | 3 |
| Agriculture Business Units: | 9 | |
| Total Units: | 36.5 |
Horticulture
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HORT 305 | Plant Identification-Fall Selections | 3 |
| HORT 312 | Plant Propagation | 3 |
| Horticulture Units: | 6 | |
| Total Units: | 33.5 |
Landscape
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HORT 320 | Sustainable Landscape Construction | 3 |
| HORT 324 | Sustainable Landscape Maintenance | 3 |
| Landscape Units: | 6 | |
| Total Units: | 33.5 |
Welding
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| WELD 110 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding Procedures | 4 |
| Welding Units: | 4 | |
| Total Units: | 31.5 |
1This major requires that you complete all courses in the required program plus one area of concentration.
The General Agriculture Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See CRC graduation requirements.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- PSLO 1: Demonstrate knowledge and hands‐on experience in the basic concepts of all aspects of agriculture.
- PSLO 2: Demonstrate the ability to logically breakdown aspects of a project/problem and be able to resolve an issue in the agriculture industry.
- PSLO 3: Demonstrate independent & group learning expressing effective communication skills, both orally & written.
- PSLO 4: Participate in leadership opportunities to develop life‐long learning traits.
Career Information
Management; Supervision; Finance; Insurance; Government; Marketing; Distribution; International Trade; Sales and Service Nursery Management and Operations; Park Maintenance; Landscape Design, Teaching, Communication; Contracting & Maintenance; Fertilizer & Insecticide Application; Research; Retail/Wholesale; Estimator; Consultant; Government Agency employee; Welding Technician; Inspection; Welding Engineering; Sculpting; Home/Handicraft & Hobby; Construction; Trucking & Automotive Some positions, however, require a four-year degree for which CRC’s program is a good base for transfer.
A.S. in Welding Technology
The Welding Program at Cosumnes River College specializes in welding training to meet current needs for the Welding Industry. In addition to learning technical welding skills of Shielded Metal Arc, Gas Metal Arc, Gas Tungsten Arc and Flux Core Arc Welding processes, students will be introduced to safety standards, common metal working machinery and welding practices common with the welding industry.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2024
Degree Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| WELD 100 | Introduction to Welding & Safety | 1.5 |
| A minimum of 8 units from the following: | 8 | |
| WELD 110 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding Procedures (4) | |
| WELD 111 | Pipe Welding Procedures (4) | |
| WELD 113 | Flux Core Arc Welding Process (4) | |
| A minimum of 9 units from the following: | 9 | |
| WELD 126 | Gas Metal Arc Welding of Plate & Pipe (3) | |
| WELD 127 | Gas Metal Arc Welding Process of Sheet Metal (3) | |
| WELD 128 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Aluminum Alloys (3) | |
| WELD 129 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Stainless Steel (3) | |
| A minimum of 5 units from the following: | 5 | |
| WELD 298 | Work Experience in Welding (0.5 - 4) | |
| WELD 145 | Design, Layout & Fabrication (3) | |
| WELD 151 | Welding Industry Training (4) | |
| Total Units: | 23.5 | |
The Welding Technology Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See CRC graduation requirements.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate welding skills to meet or exceed Industry Standards. PSLO #1
- Understand and implement Welding Procedures and Welding Specifications to meet or exceed the Welding Code Standards. PSLO #2
- Understand and implement Cal-OSHA and FED-OSHA Safety Regulations and Procedures that pertain to the Welding Industry. PSLO #3
- Apply academic skills in reading, mathematics, chemistry, physics, business, communication, engineering design and concepts to welding fabrication. PSLO #4
- Demonstrate work attributes that contribute to personal success and contribute to the goals of the company or organization for which one is employed. PSLO #5
Career Information
Production Shop Welder Production Field Welder Welding Fabricator Welding Safety Trainer Welding Inspector Welding Quality Control Supervisor Welding Supervisor Welding Teacher (High-School) Welding Instructor (Trade or College) Welding Sales Welding Safety Owner or Operator of a welding business Manager of a welding business
Certificates of Achievement
Welding Code Certificate
The Welding Code Certificate specializes in the American Welding Society Structural Steel Welding Code (D1.1) and Seismic Welding Code (D1.8). Students have the option to select one of the three courses; Flux Core Arc Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding and Pipe Welding procedures as a focus course to prepare to take the Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) exam at an AWS testing site. Students may take all of the focus courses to assist with preparing for the CWI exam, but only one of the optional courses is needed to earn the certificate.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2024
Certificate Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum of 4 units from the following: | 4 | |
| WELD 110 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding Procedures (4) | |
| WELD 111 | Pipe Welding Procedures (4) | |
| WELD 113 | Flux Core Arc Welding Process (4) | |
| WELD 151 | Welding Industry Training | 4 |
| Total Units: | 8 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- PSLO 1: Demonstrate welding skills sufficient to meet industry standards.
- PSLO 2: Identify and recall American Welding Society Structural Steel regulations pertaining to construction and or fabrication of weldments.
Career Information
Job advancement in the welding industry as a welder, quality control inspector or welding supervisor. Certified Welding Inspector Certified Welding Supervisor Certified Welding Educator
Welding Fabricator Certificate
The Welding Fabricator Certificate specializes in up-to-date welding code and safety regulations, modern power sources and techniques, fabrication procedures with the Gas Metal Arc Welding Process and the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process. Students will have the opportunity to meet or exceed industry standards to become employed in the welding industry.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2024
Certificate Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| WELD 145 | Design, Layout & Fabrication | 3 |
| A minimum of 7.5 units from the following: | 7.5 | |
| WELD 125 | Introduction to the Gas Metal Arc Welding & Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Processes (1.5) | |
| WELD 126 | Gas Metal Arc Welding of Plate & Pipe (3) | |
| WELD 127 | Gas Metal Arc Welding Process of Sheet Metal (3) | |
| WELD 128 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Aluminum Alloys (3) | |
| WELD 129 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Stainless Steel (3) | |
| WELD 100 | Introduction to Welding & Safety (1.5) | |
| Total Units: | 10.5 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- PSLO #1: Fabrication and Certification: Use proper hand, measuring and layout tools.
- PSLO #2: Professionalism: Demonstrate work attributes that contribute to personal success and the goals of the company or organization for which one is employed.
Career Information
Job advancement and or employment in the welding industry.
Welding Technology Certificate
The CRC welding program is designed for students interested in seeking employment or advancing employment in welding fabrication and industrial repairs.
Current job statistics show a long-term and growing industry demand for skilled welders with very good pay for those with experience in Gas Metal Arc Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding and Flux Core Arc Welding talents.
Welding encompasses study in Electrical, Metallurgy, Chemistry, Physics, Design, and Mechanical Engineering.
This welding certificate can be used in conjunction with other technology areas such as:
* Automotive Mechanics Technology
* Building Inspection Technology
* Construction Management Technology
Highlights include:
* Classes for beginning and advanced welders
* Welder Operator Qualification Records
* Hands-on experience and opportunities for participation in student projects
Catalog Date: August 1, 2024
Certificate Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| WELD 100 | Introduction to Welding & Safety | 1.5 |
| A minimum of 13 units from the following: | 13 | |
| WELD 125 | Introduction to the Gas Metal Arc Welding & Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Processes (1.5) | |
| WELD 110 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding Procedures (4) | |
| WELD 111 | Pipe Welding Procedures (4) | |
| WELD 113 | Flux Core Arc Welding Process (4) | |
| WELD 126 | Gas Metal Arc Welding of Plate & Pipe (3) | |
| WELD 127 | Gas Metal Arc Welding Process of Sheet Metal (3) | |
| WELD 128 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Aluminum Alloys (3) | |
| WELD 129 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Stainless Steel (3) | |
| WELD 295 | Independent Studies in Welding (1 - 3) | |
| WELD 151 | Welding Industry Training (4) | |
| WELD 145 | Design, Layout & Fabrication (3) | |
| WELD 298 | Work Experience in Welding (0.5 - 4) | |
| Total Units: | 14.5 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- PSLO #1: Demonstrate welding skills sufficient to meet industry standards.
- PSLO #2: Apply integrated knowledge with incremental skill improvement resulting in functional application of welding techniques.
- PSLO #3: Interpret safety codes and regulations that pertain to the welding industry.
- PSLO #4: Use proper hand, measuring and layout tools to fabricate welding projects or certification coupons.
- PSLO #5: Demonstrate work attributes that contribute to personal success and contribute to the goals of the company or organization for which one is employed.
Career Information
Welding Technician; Sales; Inspection; Supervision & Management; Welding Engineering; Welding Teacher; Welding Safety Trainer; Sculpting; Home/Handicraft & Hobby; Construction; Trucking & Automotive
Welding (WELD) Courses
WELD 100 Introduction to Welding & Safety
- Units:1.5
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
Welding 100 is an introductory course that covers the safety procedures of operating an electric arc welding machine, oxygen-acetylene cutting apparatus, oxygen-propane cutting apparatus, plasma arc cutting machine, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding and the gas tungsten arc welding process. The lecture portion of the course includes safety and the scientific theory of welding, cutting and modern power sources. The laboratory portion of the course allows for hands-on practice to learn the proper procedures and techniques for welding and cutting.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- SLO 1: Interpret safety codes and regulations that pertain to the welding industry.
- Demonstrate understanding of Cal OSHA safety rules and industry safety procedures in the welding industry.
- Demonstrate the ability to correctly inspect, setup and shut down an Oxygen Fuel Cutting torch apparatus.
- SLO 2: Apply integrated knowledge with incremental skill improvement resulting in functional application of welding techniques.
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic welding skills associated with the SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and the FCAW processes.
- Demonstrate the ability to use a welding machine's owner’s manual as a reference guide to produce a sound weld bead.
- SLO 3: Use proper hand, measuring and layout tools to fabricate welding projects.
- Demonstrate understanding and the proper use of a tape measure for laying out material for shearing with an ironworker and or plate shear.
- Demonstrate understanding and the proper use of a combination square to layout a cut pattern on carbon steel material to specific dimensions for the purpose of plasma cutting welding assignment material.
WELD 110 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Procedures
- Units:4
- Hours:54 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
The WELD 110 course specializes in the welding procedures of the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process for the construction of structural steel beams and connections. The lecture portion includes safety procedures, machinery and tool operation, welding fundamentals, air carbon arc gouging, electrode classification system, distortion, welding inspection technology and welding symbols. Laboratory portion of the course will provide hands on welding and cutting assignments to prepare the student to be successful in the WELD 151 Industry Training course.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- SLO 1: Demonstrate welding skills that meet industry certified welder standards.
- perform the proper welding procedures and techniques with the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process.
- demonstrate the ability to manipulate the welding arc of the SMAW process to produce a sound weldment in various positions and welding joints.
- SLO 2: Apply integrated knowledge with incremental skill improvement resulting in functional application of welding techniques.
- read and understand any manufacturer's operating manual as a resource guide to safely operate any given welding machine in the shielded metal arc welding process settings.
- reference welding manufacturer's websites to research welding electrode consumable data required to complete a welding procedure specification document.
- SLO 3:Utilize proper hand, measuring and layout tools to fabricate welding projects.
- Demonstrate understanding and the proper use of a tape measure for laying out material for shearing with an ironworker and or a plate shear.
- Demonstrate understanding and the proper use of a combination square to layout a cut pattern on carbon steel material to specific dimensions for the purpose of plasma cutting welding assignment material.
- Demonstrate understanding and the proper use of a fillet weld gage to accurately check the correct size of a weldment.
WELD 111 Pipe Welding Procedures
- Units:4
- Hours:54 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:WELD 100 with a grade of "C" or better; The student should have a basic understanding of welding.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
The WELD 111 course specialized in pipe welding procedures with various welding processes. The lecture portion covers safety procedures, machinery and tool operation, welding fundamentals and welding inspection procedures common to ASME and API welding codes. The laboratory portion will cover proper procedures of cutting and welding pipe in various positions and joints to meet or exceed industry standards.
The hands-on welding and cutting assignments will prepare the student to be successful in the WELD 151 Industry Training course.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- SLO 1: Demonstrate welding skills sufficient to meet industry standards.
- Perform a surface weld on various sized diameter carbon steel pipe with various welding processes and procedures.
- Perform a weld on an open butt joint with various sized diameter carbon steel pipe with various welding processes or procedures.
- SLO 2: Interpret safety codes and regulations that pertain to the welding industry.
- Demonstrate understanding of the inspection, set up and shut down procedures and performing a bevel cut on pipe with an oxygen fuel cutting torch apparatus.
- Demonstrate understanding and safe operation of various power shears, ironworkers for shearing material for fabricating welding coupons.
- SLO 3: Utilize proper hand, measuring and layout tools to fabricate welding projects.
- Measure a pipe bevel angle with a protractor accurately.
- Measure a weld bead height with a "V wac" gauge within a 1/32" tolerance.
- Measure a pipe fit-up correctly with a "Hi Lo" welding inspection gage.
WELD 113 Flux Core Arc Welding Process
- Units:4
- Hours:54 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:WELD 100 with a grade of "C" or better; Students without any prior welding training or experience should complete WELD 100 (Introduction to Welding & Safety).
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
The WELD 113 welding course specializes in the welding procedures of the flux core arc welding (FCAW) process for the construction of structural steel beams and connections. The lecture portion includes safety procedures, machinery and tool operation, welding fundamentals, air carbon arc gouging, electrode classification system, welding inspection technology and welding symbols. Laboratory portion of the course will provide hands on welding and cutting assignments to prepare the student to be successful in the WELD 151 Industry Training course.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- SLO 1: Demonstrate welding skills that meet industry standards.
- Perform the proper welding procedures and techniques with the Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) process.
- Demonstrate the ability to manipulate the welding arc of the FCAW process to produce a sound weldment in various positions and welding joints.
- SLO 2: Apply integrated knowledge with incremental skill improvement resulting in functional application of welding techniques.
- Explain the technical function of shielding gas for the FCAW process.
- Identify the technical differences of the electrode alloy content and flux elements of the FCAW processes.
- SLO 3: Use proper hand, measuring and layout tools to fabricate welding projects.
- Demonstrate understanding and the proper use of a tape measure for laying out material for shearing with an ironworker and or plate shear.
- Demonstrate understanding and the proper use of a combination square to layout a cut pattern on carbon steel material to specific dimensions for the purpose of plasma cutting welding assignment material.
- Demonstrate understanding and the proper use of a fillet weld gage to accurately check the correct size of a weldment.
WELD 125 Introduction to the Gas Metal Arc Welding & Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Processes
- Units:1.5
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
The WELD 125 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) course is an introductory welding course that focuses on safety procedures for plasma cutting, shearing metal with sheet-metal and plate cutting machinery, hand and power tools, semi-automatic wire feed welding machines and manual gas tungsten arc welding. The laboratory portion will allow the student hands-on practice with industrial welding machines for the purpose of setting the correct welding parameters on various material thicknesses, joint types and positions to meet industry safety and welding standards.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- SLO 1: Interpret safety codes and regulations that pertain to the welding industry.
- Demonstrate understanding of Cal OSHA safety rules and industry safety procedures in the welding industry.
- Demonstrate understanding of Gas Metal Arc Welding and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding safety procedures with potential electrical and high pressure gas hazards.
- SLO 2: Apply integrated knowledge with incremental skill improvement resulting in functional application of welding techniques.
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic welding skills associated with the GMAW process.
- Demonstrate the ability to use a welding machine's owner’s manual as a reference guide to produce a sound weld bead.
- SLO 3: Utilize proper hand, measuring and lay out tools to fabricate welding projects.
- Demonstrate the proper use of a tape measure for laying out material for shearing with an ironworker, plate shear or the Diacro sheet-metal shear.
- Demonstrate the proper use of a combination square to lay out a cut pattern on carbon steel material to specific dimensions for the purpose of plasma cutting welding assignment material.
WELD 126 Gas Metal Arc Welding of Plate & Pipe
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
The WELD 126 Gas Metal Arc Welding process of Plate and Pipe course focuses on safety, hand and power tools, machinery operation procedures and welding parameters common to wire feed welding machines. The laboratory assignments will focus on proper cutting methods and welding techniques to perform correct plat to plate and pipe to pipe connections to prepare the student to be successful in the WELD 151 welding course.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- SLO 1: Demonstrate welding skills sufficient to meet industry standards.
- Perform a 2F welding coupon with the GMAW process on plate
- Perform a 3F welding coupon with the GMAW process on plate
- SLO 2: Utilize proper hand, measuring and layout tools to fabricate welding projects.
- Layout material with a tape measure with an accuracy of 1/8".
- Measure a fillet weld bead correctly with a fillet weld gage.
- SLO 3: Interpret safety codes and regulations that pertain to the welding industry.
- Demonstrate understanding of Cal OSHA safety rules and industry safety procedures in the welding industry.
- Demonstrate the ability to correctly inspect, setup and shut down a plasma cutting torch apparatus.
- Demonstrate understanding and the ability to operate power tools and machinery safely.
WELD 127 Gas Metal Arc Welding Process of Sheet Metal
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
The WELD 127 Gas Metal Arc Welding Process of sheet metal is a welding course that specializes in the safety, shop hand and power tools, machinery operation procedures, power supplies, welding codes and welding techniques of the Gas Metal Arc Welding process. Laboratory assignments will be completed on medium carbon steel, aluminum alloy or stainless steel sheet-metal to prepare students for the WELD 151 course.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- SLO #1: Demonstrate welding skills sufficient to meet industry standards.
- Perform a 2F welding coupon with the GMAW process.
- Perform a 3F Up welding coupon with the GMAW process.
- SLO 2: Utilize proper hand, measuring and layout tools to fabricate welding projects.
- Layout material with a tape measure with an accuracy of 1/8".
- Measure a fillet weld bead correctly with a fillet weld gage.
- SLO 3: Interpret safety codes and regulations that pertain to the welding industry.
- Demonstrate the ability to correctly inspect, setup and shut down a plasma cutting torch apparatus.
- Demonstrate understanding and the ability to operate power tools and machinery safely.
WELD 128 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Aluminum Alloys
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:WELD 100
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
The WELD 128 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Aluminum Alloy focuses on welding safety, shop tools and machinery, welding codes, welding inspection, power supplies, welding technique and welding parameters common to aluminum alloy. Laboratory assignments will focus on aluminum alloy welding and cutting procedures to prepare the student to be successful in the WELD 151 course.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- SLO #1: Demonstrate welding skills sufficient to meet industry standards.
- Perform a 2F welding coupon with the GTAW process on aluminum alloy sheet metal.
- Perform a 1G welding coupon with the GTAW process on aluminum alloy sheet metal.
- SLO #2 Interpret safety codes and regulations that pertain to the welding industry.
- Have a basic understanding of OSHA safety regulations with high pressure cylinders.
- Have a basic understanding of personal protective equipment for welding operators.
- SLO #3: Use proper hand, measuring and layout tools to fabricate welding projects.
- Accurately use a tape measure and layout pencil to layout aluminum alloy for student projects.
- Accurately measure a fillet weld to measure bead profile on aluminum alloy sheet metal.
WELD 129 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Stainless Steel
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:WELD 100
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
The WELD 129 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of stainless steel focuses on welding safety, shop tools and machinery operational procedures, welding codes, welding inspection, power supplies, welding parameters and welding and cutting techniques. Laboratory assignments will focus on cutting and welding procedures of carbon and stainless steel materials needed to be successful in the WELD 151 welding course.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- SLO #1: Demonstrate welding skills sufficient to meet industry standards.
- Perform a 2F welding coupon with the GTAW process on stainless steel plate.
- Perform a 1G welding coupon with the GTAW process on stainless steel plate.
- SLO #2: Interpret safety codes and regulations that pertain to the welding industry.
- Recall and identify OSHA safety regulations with high pressure cylinders.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding and usage of personal protective equipment for welding operators with stainless steel.
- SLO #3: Use proper hand, measuring and layout tools to fabricate welding projects or certification coupons.
- Demonstrate the accurate use of a tape measure and layout pencil to layout stainless steel for projects.
- Measure a fillet weld properly.
WELD 145 Design, Layout & Fabrication
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
The WELD 145 Design, Layout & Fabrication course provides the student the opportunity to design a project by sketch or computer-assisted drawing software. The student will learn how to estimate material and labor costs for the fabrication of such a project. Topics such as proper welding and cutting of material with various hand and power tools, industrial machinery and construction techniques will be covered in the lecture and laboratory sections of the course.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- SLO 1: Interpret safety codes and regulations that pertain to the welding industry.
- Demonstrate understanding of Cal OSHA safety rules and industry safety procedures in the welding industry.
- Demonstrate the ability to correctly inspect, setup and shut down an Oxygen Fuel Cutting torch apparatus.
- SLO 2: Use proper hand, measuring and layout tools to fabricate welding projects.
- Measure metal with a standard or metric tape measure.
- Properly use hand tools like a hacksaw, drill and grinder to perform fabrication projects.
- SLO 3: Apply integrated knowledge with incremental skill improvement resulting in functional application of welding techniques.
- Demonstrate understanding and the ability to design a project with a pencil and paper
- Demonstrate understanding and the ability to design a project with a computer assisted drawing program.
WELD 151 Welding Industry Training
- Units:4
- Hours:54 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:WELD 110, 111, 113, 126, 127, 128, or 129 with a grade of "C" or better
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
The WELD 151 Welding Industry Training course is an advanced welding class that prepares students for employment in the welding industry. The student will focus on specific welder qualification procedures of the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process (SMAW), Flux Core Arc Welding process (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding process (GMAW) or Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process (GTAW). The welding process selection is determined by the welding courses completed prior to registering into WELD 151 and must be authorized by the instructor. The cost of coupon materials and welding consumables will also be a consideration of the students welding assignments. The purpose of the WELD 151 course is to prepare the student to be successful for a pre-employment qualification welding test that is specific to a welding fabrication business or manufacturing company.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- SLO 1: Demonstrate welding skills sufficient to meet industry welding standards.
- Demonstrate understanding and ability to produce code quality welds with the Gas Metal Arc Welding Process (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process (GTAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding Process (SMAW) and or the Flux Core Arc Welding process (FCAW).
- Demonstrate understanding and the ability to identify the correct welding parameters to produce a sound weldment with the GMAW, GTAW, SMAW and or the FCAW process to pass AWS D1.1 destructive bend test requirements.
- SLO 2: Apply work attributes that contribute to personal success and contribute to the goals of the company or organization for which one is employed.
- Communicate effectively with other welders, production or schedule supervisors, welding inspectors and safety personnel to effectively and efficiently perform code quality welding.
- Demonstrate work ethics and safety performance for long term employment in the welding industry
WELD 294 Topics in Welding
- Units:0.5 - 5
- Hours:5 - 54 hours LEC; 12 - 108 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
WELD 294 is a course developed in cooperation with the industry to meet specialized training needs of the Sacramento area or specifically high demand welding processes for the welding industry.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- SLO 1: Demonstrate welding skills sufficient to meet industry certified welder standards.
- Apply integrated knowledge with incremental skill improvement resulting in functional application of welding techniques.
- SLO 3 Use proper hand, measuring and layout tools to fabricate welding projects.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Cal OSHA and Fed OSHA regulations pertaining to the welding industry.
- Demonstrate new advancements in power supplies and welding skills sufficient to meet industry standards.
- SLO 4: Demonstrate knowledge of Cal OSHA regulations pertaining to the welding industry.
WELD 295 Independent Studies in Welding
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:WELD 151 with a grade of "C" or better
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
An independent studies project involves an individual student or small group of students in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regularly offered courses. See the current catalog section of "Special Studies" for full details of Independent Studies.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- SLO #1: Actively engage in intellectual inquiry beyond that required in order to pass a course of study (College Wide Learning Outcome – Area 4).
- Discuss and outline a proposal of study (that can be accomplished within one semester term) with a supervising instructor qualified within the discipline.
- Design an independent study (to be completed individually or by collaboration of a small group) to foster special knowledge, skills, and experience that are not available in any one regularly scheduled course.
- Use information resources to gather discipline-specific information.
- SLO #2: Utilize modes of analysis and critical thinking to apply theoretical perspectives and/or concepts in the major discipline of study to significant problems and/or educational activities (College Wide Learning Outcome – Area 3).
- Analyze and apply the knowledge, skills and experience that are involved in the independent study to theoretical perspectives and/or concepts in the major discipline of study.
- Explain the importance of the major discipline of study in the broader picture of society.
- SLO #3: Communicate a complex understanding of content matter of the major discipline of study (College Wide Outcome – Area 3).
- Demonstrate competence in the skills essential to mastery of the major discipline of study that are necessary to accomplish the independent study.
- SLO #4: Identify personal goals and pursue these goals effectively (College Wide Outcome – Area 4).
- Utilize skills from the “academic tool kit” including time management, study skills, etc., to accomplish the independent study within one semester term.
WELD 298 Work Experience in Welding
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Hours:27 - 216 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must be in a paid or unpaid internship, volunteer position or job related to career goals in Welding.
- General Education:AA/AS Area III(b)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course provides students with opportunities to develop marketable skills in preparation for employment in their major field of study or advancement within their career. It is designed for students interested in work experience and/or internships in associate degree level or certificate occupational programs. Course content includes understanding the application of education to the workforce; completion of required forms which document the student's progress and hours spent at the work site; and developing workplace skills and competencies. Appropriate level learning objectives are established by the student and the employer. During the semester, the student is required to participate in a weekly orientation and complete 27 hours of related work experience for 0.5 unit. An additional 27 hours of related work experience is required for each additional 0.5 units. Students may take up to 16 units total across all Work Experience course offerings. This course may be taken up to four times when there are new or expanded learning objectives. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- SLO #1 DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING AND APPLICATION OF PROFESSIONAL WORKPLACE BEHAVIOR IN A FIELD OF STUDY RELATED ONE’S CAREER.
- Understand the effects time, stress, and organizational management have on performance.
- Demonstrate an understanding of consistently practicing ethics and confidentiality in a workplace.
- Examine the career/life planning process and relate its relevance to the student.
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic communication tools and their appropriate use.
- Demonstrate an understanding of workplace etiquette.
- SLO #2 DESCRIBE THE CAREER/LIFE PLANNING PROCESS AND RELATE ITS RELEVANCY TO ONE'S CAREER.
- Link personal goals to long term achievement.
- Display an understanding of creating a professional first impression.
- Understand how networking is a powerful job search tool.
- Understand necessary elements of a résumé.
- Understand the importance of interview preparation.
- Identify how continual learning increases career success.
- SLO #3 DEMONSTRATE APPLICATION OF INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE AND THEORETICAL CONCEPTS AS WRITTEN IN LEARNING OBJECTIVES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EMPLOYER WORK SITE SUPERVISOR.
WELD 299 Experimental Offering in Welding
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This is the experimental courses description.
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Scholarships
Apply for scholarships for Welding students:
- Welding Training Scholarship from the American Welding Society
