TransfermaticWELD at American River College

    WELD 320 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding Structural

    Recent Professors
    Mark A. Reese, Steven D. Byrd, Christopher D. Messier, Elisha Y. Reshetkin
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    5.1Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    WELD 300 with a grade of "C" or better; OR at least one year of welding experience.
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of WELD 320
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course covers employment training for welding technicians. It emphasizes developing manipulative proficiency in the use of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) in the horizontal (2F-2G), vertical (3F-3G), and overhead (4F-4G) positions on steel. It also covers filler metal classifications, welding power supplies, and welding safety. Welding test plates in accordance with the requirements to AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code and AWS D1.5 Bridge Code are also covered.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 1:30pm–5:00pm, Tue Thu 6:00pm–9:20pm, Tue Thu 8:30am–11:45am