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    WELD at College of the Sequoias

    WELD 171 - Gas Metal Arc Welding

    Recent Professors
    Christopher Huff, Timothy Foster, John Coon
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    22 students
    Difficulty
    6.7Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of WELD 171
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Introduction to the theory and concepts of welding as applied to Gas Metal Arc Welding and related processes including FCAW and FCAW-G primarily on carbon steel materials. Students will learn welding safety, equipment setup, joint preparation, and welding in multiple positions. Emphasis is placed on developing skills to meet industry standards, including AWS D1.1 structural welding code requirements.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:10am–12:25pm, Mon 6:10pm–7:25pm, Tue 6:10pm–9:00pm, Wed Thu 11:10am–12:25pm