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    WELD at College of the Desert

    WELD 12A - Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding

    Recent Professors
    Cod STAFF, Tyler J. Carlisle, David Shrum
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    10–25 students
    Difficulty
    4.9Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    None
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of WELD 12A
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course covers basic or beginning level GMAW welding. This course includes safe work practices, safety in the welding industry, welding equipment selection, beginning technical drawings used in the welding industry, measuring and cutting, the five basic welds, and thermal cutting processes including OFC and Plasma. Students will demonstrate the ability to weld the five basic welds (Butt, Lap, Outside corner, Tee, and Edge) in the horizontal and flat positions using the GMAW Process. Lecture Grading: Letter None Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CalGETC: None
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 5:15pm–6:00pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 6:00pm–8:40pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 2:00pm–2:35pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 2:35pm–4:50pm