Welding

Los Angeles Pierce College (LAPC) offers certificate and degree programs in the Welding discipline intended for students who are looking to develop their trade skills in Gas and Electric Welding.

• Associates Degree in Gas & Electric Welding
  
  
• Certificate of Achievement in Gas & Electric Welding
  

Refer to the college catalog for program requirements.

Classes

IND TEK 161 Oxy-Acetylene Welding I
This course gives the beginning student a solid foundation in the principles of oxyacetylene welding and cutting. Emphasizes safety along with related information on equipment methods and materials.

IND TEK 162 Oxy-Acetylene Welding II
Prerequisite: IND TEK 161 with a grade of “C” or better.
Provides the advanced student with the enhanced concepts and skills required in the oxy-acetylene welding and cutting process. Reviews the basic principles of safety, equipment, methods, and materials then continues with fitting, metallurgy, heat treating, and distortion control factors.

IND TEK 261 Arc Welding I
Prerequisite: IND TEK 161 with a grade of “C” or better.
The student is given a basic foundation in the principles and practices associated with shielded metal arc welding. Students are presented the rules of welding safety, along with fundamental information on the tools and techniques used in the shielded metal process and welding electrodes.

IND TEK 262 Arc Welding II
Prerequisite: IND TEK 261 with a grade of “C” or better.
This class provides the student with the intermediate level theory and techniques required for successful gas tungsten arc welding of ferrous and nonferrous metals. Students will be instructed on, and practice the gas metal and flux cored arc welding processes.

IND TEK 361 Inert Gas Arc Welding I
Prerequisite: IND TEK 261 and 262 with a grade of “C” or better.
Gives the student a solid foundation in the principle and practices necessary to construct weldments using gas metal arc welding (GMAW). Stresses welding safety and elementary information on the equipment and procedures critical to GMAW.

IND TEK 362 Inert Gas Arc Welding II
Advisory: IND TEK 162, 262, and 361.
Provides the students with the intermediate level theory and techniques required for successful gas tungsten arc welding of ferrous and nonferrous metals. Reviews basic safety and equipment information then explores the arc welding processes

IND TEK 461 Advanced Arc Welding I
Advisory: IND TEK 261 and 262.
Gives the advanced student the training required to prepare for “Certification” in the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) of structural steel. Lecture and practice concentrates on building codes, fabrication techniques, and testing.

IND TEK 462 Advanced Arc Welding II
Advisory: IND TEK 261, 262, and 461.
Advanced students prepare for “Certification” in the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) of structural steel. Discussion and application concentrates on construction regulations, weldment generation, and inspection.