Bakersfield College Courses

Prepares the beginning level student for the lower level California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association CA/NV AWWA (grade 1) and/or CA/DHS (grades 1 and 2) Water Distribution Operat

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Paid Course

This course prepares the student to take California SWRCB, grades 1 and 2, Waste Water Operation exam. Covers environmental influences, composition of natural water, analysis, interpretation of result

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Paid Course

This course examines advanced topics in conventional surface water treatment processes and disinfection, as well as non-conventional treatment processes. Assists in preparation for Grade T3 and T4 Wat

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Paid Course

Presents intermediate to advanced principles of water distribution. Assists in preparation for Grade III & IV Water Distribution Operator's Certificate examination given by the State of California

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Paid Course

This class introduces students to the properties and characteristics of metals. Students will learn safety and theory, and gain practical experience in oxy-acetylene welding, cutting, joint design, co

• California Community Colleges System
• 32 hours
• Paid Course

This class introduces students to the properties and characteristics of metals and includes a survey of welding processes. Students will learn introductory safety, theory, and gain practical experienc

• California Community Colleges System
• 32 hours
• Paid Course

Properties and characteristics of metals and a survey of metal welding processes. Safety, theory, and practical experience in shielded metal arc, PAC, MIG, TIG, FCAW, Shear & Brake, joint design, code

• California Community Colleges System
• Paid Course

College credit for welding-related learning experiences obtained on the job in accordance with a training plan developed cooperatively between the employer, college, and student. One credit hour of co

• California Community Colleges System
• Paid Course

In this course, students will examine basic arc welding theory and manipulative skills related to the shielded metal arc welding process, including welding in all positions with various electrodes.

• California Community Colleges System
• 32 hours
• Paid Course

Basic arc welding theory and manipulative skills related to the shielded metal arc welding process, including welding in all positions with various electrodes.

• California Community Colleges System
• Paid Course

In this course, students will be introduced to basic arc welding theory and will practice the skills related to the shielded metal arc welding process. Lab activities will include welding in all posit

• California Community Colleges System
• 32 hours
• Paid Course

Basic arc welding theory and manipulative skills related to the shielded metal are welding process, including welding in all positions with various electrodes.

• California Community Colleges System
• Paid Course

Principles of blueprint reading as applied to the welding and machine trades. Emphasis will be placed on the ability to visualize and interpret working drawings. Welding symbols and basic shop math ar

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Paid Course

Technical skills and critical thinking in layout techniques including layout situations, mathematical and pipe fitting terminology used in the industry.

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Paid Course

In this course, students will be instructed in the areas of safety, welding codes, welding discontinuities, and practice welding. Students will get experience on plate with SMAW or FCAW, based on the

• California Community Colleges System
• 32 hours
• Paid Course