Page 216 of Antelope Valley College 1995-1996 Catalog by Antelope Valley Community College Lancaster California

214 Welding Definition Welding is the most common way of permanently joining metal parts. Because of its strength, welding is used to construct and repair parts of ships, automobiles, spacecraft, and thousands of other products. Welding is also used to join beams and steel reinforcing rods in buildings, bridges, and highways. The program is designed to prepare students for employment in the welding field and related areas. Staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: Administrative Secretary: Faculty: Adjunct Faculty: Frank Roberts, Dean Ext. 570 Maureen Rethwisch Ext. 571 Travis Searcy Ext. 576 Frank Baird Program Description The welding curriculum provides training in manipulative skills, technical knowledge and related trade information. Distinctive Features This program provides training that leads to Welding Certification-Los Angeles City Building Code. Career Options Assembly Worker Auto Body Worker Machine Tool Operator Sheet Metal Worker Tool and Die Maker Welder Certificate Program The following courses (25 units) are required for the certificate: ENGR 19, Basic Engineering Drawing (3) MATH A, Elementary Algebra (4) TECH 50, Fundamentals of Electricity (4) WELD I, Oxyacetylene Welding, Cutting WELD II, Arc Welding (2) WELD III, Advanced Arc Welding (2) WELD IV, Inert Gas Welding (2) WELD V-A, Welding for Certification- L.A. City Building Code (2) WELD V-B, V-C or V-D, Welder Certification Practicum (1) WELD 70A, Blueprint Reading and Welding Symbols (1.5) WELD 70B, Welding Layout (1.5) and Brazing (2) Supporting courses: BUS 41, Introduction to Business (3) BUS 52A, Business English and Communications (3) Associate Degree The major requirements for an associate degree in Welding may be satisfied by completing a minimum of 18 units from the certificate program. Of these 18 units, at least 12 units must be from the required courses rather than the supporting list of courses. Additional math courses may be required. (See Graduation/Associate Degree Requirements.) Transfer Not a transfer major. Welding Courses WELD I *OXYACETYLENE WELDING, CUTTING AND BRAZING 2 units 8 hours weekly Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 50BR4, ENGL 51BR2 and MATH A. WELD I is designed for the student who seeks employment in the welding industry. Instruction is given in the selection and use of equipment and in the basic techniques of safely welding light gage ferrous metal in the five American Welding Society defined joint configurations and in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. Instruction is also provided for braze welding procedures as well as hand and machine flame cutting. Supplies will cost the student approximately $25. (AVC) WELD II *ARC WELDING 2 unit 8 hours weekly Advisory: Completion of WELD I. WELD II is designed for the student who seeks employment in the welding industry. Instruction is given in the selection and use of equipment and in the basic techniques of safely welding both light and heavy gage ferrous metal in the five American Welding Society defined joint configu- rations and in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. Also included is the selection and use of mild steel electrodes. Supplies will cost the student approximately $25. (AVC) WELD III *ADVANCED ARC WELDING 2 units 8 hours weekly Advisory: Completion of WELD I and WELD II. WELD III is a continuation of WELD II in which the student will develop his/her manipulative welding skills to greater proficiency. Emphasis will be placed on the use of low hydrogen type shielded metal arc welding electrodes. Instruction will include the welding of high carbon steel, cast iron, and alloy steel. An introduction will be given into the use and operation of flux cored arc welding, submerged arc welding, plasma cutting, and air carbon arc cutting. Supplies will cost the student approximately $25. (AVC)

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