ROP Welding Fabrication and Application is the advanced course designed to train students for entry-level positions in welding/metal fabrication shops and preparing students for post-secondary agricultural mechanics, welding technology & industrial technology educational programs. This course emphasizes welding and fabrication skills in the advanced phases of Oxyacetylene, SMAW (Arc Welding), GMAW (MIG Welding) & TIG welding. This course applies the practical knowledge and skills necessary to meet entry level skills used in industry. The course devotes a high percentage of classroom time in project planning, project fabrication and necessary welds used in welding and fabrication shops. Students will prepare working drawings, develop, and compute bill of materials. Shop time is devoted to constructing and fabricating student projects and mastery of basic welds used in industry. Most advanced shop welding skills will be taught on an individual basis, based on student projects and student needs.

Current Course Offerings

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Past Course Offering(s)

Start Date: October 3, 2023
End Date: May 9, 2024
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:00PM - 9:00PM
Location: Kerman High School
Instructor: Johnny Lopes - joao.lopes@fresnocitycollege.edu

Start Date: February 6, 2023
End Date: March 29, 2023
14 Zoom sessions - every Monday & Wednesday from 5:00PM – 6:30PM (excluding holidays)
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Johnny Lopes - joao.lopes@fresnocitycollege.edu

Start Date: October 4, 2021
End Date: May 19, 2022
Every Tuesday & Thursday from 5:15PM – 9:15PM
Location: Kerman High School, AG-Wld 701
Instructor: Johnny Lopes - joao.lopes@fresnocitycollege.edu