WELD 20A - Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)

Recent Professors: Dylan H. Meek
Recent Semesters: Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
Class Size: 20 students
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: WELD 10C or WELD 23 with a minimum grade of C
Spring 2027 Sections: View Spring 2027 sections of WELD 20A
Transfers To: CSU
Description: This course is designed to develop Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) skills and focuses on preparing students to pass the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 flux cored arc welding qualification and earn the semi-automatic endorsement for the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) structural welding license. The course offers an in-depth study into work procedure specifications, operation and maintenance of constant voltage welding machines, occupational safety, D1.1 code, constant voltage welding theory, wire classification, metallurgy and weld inspection. Emphasis is placed on the theory and practice of joint preparation and Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) in the vertical and overhead welding positions utilizing flux cored arc welding process. Note: Letter grade or pass/no pass option. Back to Top | Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Add to Backpack (opens a new window) All catalogs © 2026 El Camino College. Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™ .
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