TransfermaticWELD at Compton College

    WELD 101 - Introduction to Welding Process

    Recent Professors
    Pamela Richardson
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    20–35 students
    Difficulty
    4.1Lightout of 10
    Credits
    8
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of WELD 101
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    In this course, students are introduced to welding processes with a primary focus on developing manipulative skills. Welding processes covered include oxy-acetylene, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, and flux cored arc. The course also includes a study of occupational safety, weld symbols, print reading, metal fabrication, and joint design.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 7:45am–10:15am, Mon Tue Wed Thu 10:25am–12:55pm, Mon Wed 10:20am–12:50pm, Tue Thu 10:20am–12:50pm