TransfermaticVCNST at Rancho Santiago College

    VCNST 101 - Introduction to Welding

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    Description
    This is a basic course designed to introduce students to shop safety, the proper use of tools and basic equipment, and basic fundamentals through the introduction of various welding processes currently used in the welding and metal fabrication industry. Processes will include Oxy-fuel cutting, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Eight (8) high school elective credits may be awarded if a student passes the course with a minimum grade of 70%. This course will prepare students for Santa Ana College credit course WELD 125 Intermediate Electric Arc Welding and WELD 181 Pipe Welding Fundamentals.