Welding Fabrication Certificate

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
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

The Welding Fabrication Certificate is focused on gaining the skills and knowledge required for an entry level position in a manufacturing environment. Welder Fabricators craft usable products out of metal. The raw materials are cut, shaped, bent, machined, fit, and welded to create an object that conforms to a plan. The Welder Fabricator completes these operations from beginning to end. Our program includes study of the American Welding Society’s (AWS) D1.1 Structural Welding Code book, part of attaining an LA City Welding License, which is a valuable addition to a jobseekers ability to get a job and at better compensation levels. According to Careers in Welding, an AWS operated site, California has the highest level of job postings in the country seeking Welder Fabricators in 2020. Though our Structural Welding License Certificate includes some of these skills and knowledge, a Welder Fabricator focuses on building objects from scratch, typically in a shop environment.

The listed community colleges below are those with similar programs. Despite the number of colleges offering welding technology, the LMI data shows that demand exceeds the current supply of awards conferred annually by education institutions in the region. According to Careers in Welding, an AWS operated site, California has the highest level of job postings in the country seeking Welder Fabricators in 2020. Though our Structural Welding License Certificate includes some of these skills and knowledge, a Welder Fabricator focuses on building objects from scratch, typically in a shop environment. Our program includes study of the American Welding Society’s (AWS) D1.1 Structural Welding Code book, part of attaining an LA City Welding License, which is a valuable addition to a jobseekers ability to get a job and at better compensation levels. Although they have the same top code, the colleges below do not offer the welding certificate in fabrication with some focus on the Los Angeles City D 1.1 Welding License. Cerritos Welding Technology Compton Welding Technology El Camino Welding Technology Glendale Welding Technology LA Trade Welding Technology Long Beach Welding Technology Mt San Antonio Welding Technology Rio Hondo Welding Technology Fullerton Welding Technology Orange Coast Welding Technology Santa Ana Welding Technology

2017-2018 2018-2019 CB01: Course Department Number CB02: Course Title Annual # Sections Annual Enrollment Total Annual # Sections Annual Enrollment Total WELD 200A Introduction Structural Welding 2 26 2 18 TECH 107A Technical Calculations 4 74 2 32 WELD 200C Introduction to Fabrication GMAW & GTAW 2 15 2 12 MACH 101 Beginning Metalworking Skills 4 57 4 59 DT 150 Reading Engineering Drawings N/A Not Offered N/A Not Offered 1 20 MACH 110 Blueprint Reading N/A Not Offered N/A Not Offered N/A Not Offered N/A Not Offered