Welding Technology Course Descriptions

WLDG-1430 Introduction to Gas Metal Arc (GMAW) Welding
(2-8-4) A study of the principles of gas metal arc welding, setup and use of GMAW equipment, and safe use of tools/equipment. Instruction in various joint designs.

WLDG-1434 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) Welding
(2-8-4) An introduction to the principles of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), setup/use of GTAW equipment, and safe use of tools and equipment. Welding instruction in various positions on joint designs.

WLDG-1435 Introduction to Pipe Welding
(1-9-4) An introduction to welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding process (SMAW), including electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. Emphasis on weld positions 1G and 2G using various electrodes.

WLDG-1457 Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
(2-6-4) A study of the production of various fillets and groove welds. Preparation of specimens for testing in all test positions.

WLDG-1312 Introduction to Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
(1-7-3) An overview of terminology, safety procedures, and equipment set-up. Practice in performing T-joints, lap joints, and butt joints using self-shielding and dual-shield electrodes.

WLDG-1313 Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders
(2-3-3) A study of industrial blueprints. Emphasis placed on terminology, symbols, graphic description, and welding processes, including systems of measurement and industry standards. Interpretation of plans and drawings used by industry.

WLDG-1317 Introduction to Layout and Fabrication
(1-8-3) A fundamental course in layout and fabrication related to the welding industry. Major emphasis on structural shapes and use in construction.

WLDG-1421 Introduction to Welding Fundamentals
(2-8-4) An introduction to the fundamentals of equipment used in oxy-fuel and arc welding, including welding and cutting safety, basic oxy-fuel welding and cutting, basic arc welding processes and basic metallurgy.

WLDG-1323 Welding Safety, Tools, and Equipment
(3-0-3) An introduction to welding careers and safety practice, including welding safety; OSHA and the Hazardous Communication Act; Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS); basic mathematics; measuring systems; shop operations; use and care of precision measuring tools; and the use and care of hand and power tools. Instruction on various types of welding equipment and processes, basic welding gases, fluxes, rods, electrodes, symbols, and blueprints.

WLDG-2480 Co-op: Welder/Welding Technologist
(1-29-4) An intermediate or advanced course with lecture and work-based instruction that helps students gain practical experience in the discipline, enhance skills, and integrate knowledge. Indirect supervision is provided by the work supervisor while the lecture is provided by the college faculty or by other individuals under the supervision of the educational institution. Cooperative education may be a paid or unpaid learning experience. Prerequisite: 4th Semester Standing.

WLDG-2680 Co-op: Welder/Welding Technologist
(1-39-6) An intermediate or advanced course with lecture and work-based instruction that helps students gain practical experience in the discipline, enhance skills, and integrate knowledge. Indirect supervision is provided by the work supervisor while the lecture is provided by the college faculty or by other individuals under the supervision of the educational institution. Cooperative education may be a paid or unpaid learning experience. Prerequisite: 4th Semester Standing.