WLD 20Beg Welding

Butte College · 4 credits

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This course includes oxyacetylene welding (OAW), oxyacetylene cutting (OFC-A) and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) processes, in the flat and horizontal positions on various joint details. It will also include safety procedures, electrode identification, joint fit-up and alignment, base metal preparation, weld quality, beads and fillet welds, with focus on theory and practice. All welds will meet the American Welding Society (AWS) qualification standards.

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 5 sections

Aug 17 – Dec 18

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
M3126Class #115283	Th · 12:00 – 12:50 PMTh · 1:00 – 4:50 PMTu · 12:00 – 4:50 PM	WM 124WM 141	Peacock, Miles D.
M3407Class #115284