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    WELDING at Los Angeles Pierce College

    WELDING 261 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding I

    Recent Professors
    Raymond Vergara, Sydney Grajeda
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    6.3Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    WELDING 162 or IND TEK 162 with a grade of "C" or better.
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Formerly IND TEK 261. Credit not given for both courses. Prerequisite: WELDING 162 or IND TEK 162 with a grade of "C" or better. Students perform basic manipulative exercises in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process using mild carbon steel material in all positions and fire preven- tion. The student is given a basic foundation in the principles and practices associ- ated with shielded metal arc welding. Students learn the rules of welding safety, along with fundamental information on the tools and techniques used in the shielded metal process and welding electrodes.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 6:30pm–9:40pm, Sat 9:30am–4:00pm