Recent SemestersSummer 2026, Winter 2026Class Size23 studentsCredits2PrerequisitePrerequisite: WLD 28, WLD 30, WLD 32, WLD 34, WLD 36, WLD 42, WLD 56, WLD 156 Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis is a supervised lab experience to help prepare students to meet the required standard for qualification papers in welding codes using American Welding Society (AWS) and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) specifications. Students will practice skills in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux core are welding (FCAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), in all positions on plate and pipe, in preparation for weld performance tests with certified welding inspectors (CWI) or contractors. This course may be repeated to a maximum of 2.00 units to complete the entire curriculum of the course. Pass/No Pass only. Open Entry/Open Exit.Usually HeldMon Tue Wed Thu Fri 12:00pm–4:20pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 7:00am–11:20am, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 12:30pm–4:20pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 7:00am–11:50am 