WLD 30Heavy Plate Welding

Butte College · 3 credits

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This course includes the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) processes and the flux cored arc welding (FCAW) Process, in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions on heavy plate (3/4" to 3" thick). It will also include safety procedures, electrode identification, joint fit-up and alignment, base metal preparation, weld quality, and beads, with focus on theory and practice.

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 1 section

Aug 17 – Dec 18

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
M4783Class #115299	Fr · 7:30 – 8:20 AMFr · 8:30 – 11:20 AMFr · 12:00 – 2:50 PM	WM 132WM 141	Vader, Seth T.