Welding

• WLD101 3 credits

  Welding Fundamentals I

  Introduces basic theory of oxy/fuel cutting/welding, shielded metal arc welding, and gas metal arc welding with emphasis on safety. Includes basic skill development in preparation of metal, welding, and cutting

• WLD102 3 credits

  Welding Fundamentals II

  Continues study in oxy/fuel cutting/welding, shielded metal arc welding, and gas metal arc welding with emphasis on safety.

• WLD111 6 credits

  Technology of Industrial Welding I

  Covers the fundamentals of welding as required by the metal fabrication industry. Provides extensive hands-on training in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), oxygen/acetylene, and plasma cutting of ferrous metals. Also develops skills needed for American Welding Society-based (AWS) certifications and employment in the welding/fabrication industry.

• WLD111D 6 credits

  Technology for Industrial Welding for Diesel

  Covers the fundamentals of welding required by the metal fabrication industry. Diesel students will be introduced to the principles of electric and gas welding and cutting.

• WLD111M 6 credits

  Technology of Industrial Welding II

  Covers the fundamentals of welding required by the metal fabrication industry. Manufacturing students will be introduced to the principles of electric and gas welding and cutting.

• WLD112 6 credits

  Technology of Industrial Welding II

  Covers the intermediate and advanced techniques for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) required by the metal fabrication industry. Provides extensive hands-on training in SMAW, oxygen/acetylene, and plasma cutting of ferrous metals. Also develops skills needed for American Welding Society-based (AWS) certifications and employment in the welding/fabrication industry.
  Prerequisite: WLD111 or permission of instructor.

• WLD113 6 credits

  Technology of Industrial Welding III

  Covers the basic and intermediate FCAW (flux core and dual shield), GMAW (gas metal arc welding) and GTAW (gas tungsten arc welding), which are taught on both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The SMAW (shielded metal arc welding) process is tuned and refined. In order for students to upgrade their skills to a higher level, they are free to choose on which process they wish to continue, in accordance with the American Welding Society (AWS) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) guidelines and procedures.
  Prerequisite: WLD112 or permission of instructor.

• WLD121 5 credits

  Fabrication and Repair Practices I

  Deals with the fundamentals of welding fabrication and repair practices. Basic procedures of planning, sketching, cost evaluation, ordering, layout, metal preparation, part fabrication, tack-up, and final welding will be introduced and applied. Also introduces basic machine shop practices.
  Prerequisites: WLD111 and MET101; WLD140 (may be taken concurrently).

• WLD122 5 credits

  Fabrication and Repair Practices II

  Deals with the fundamentals of welding fabrication and repair practices. Basic procedures of planning, sketching, cost evaluation, ordering, layout, metal preparation, part fabrication, tack-up, and final welding will be introduced and applied. Also introduces basic machine shop practices.
  Prerequisites: WLD111 and MET101; WLD140 (may be taken concurrently).

• WLD140 3 credits

  Blueprint Reading for Welders I

  Introduces industrial fabrication drafting techniques and develops blueprint reading skills. Focuses on drawing layout, dimensioning standards, welding symbols, and sectional views through a series of practical problems.
  Prerequisites: MTH20 or higher level math and MET101.

• WLD160 1 credit

  AWS Certification Seminar: Plate

  Covers the definition, application and interpretation of the American Welding Society (AWS) Structural Welding Code D1.1. Upon completion of this class students are eligible to take the AWS practical FCAW Unlimited Tests. If passed successfully, students will be awarded the AWS Unlimited G3 and G4 welding certification.
  Prerequisites: WLD 112 with “C” or better, completion of all program prerequisites, or instructor approval.

• WLD211 6 credits

  Technology of Industrial Welding IV

  Covers the advanced techniques in welding mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and exotic metals using the flux cored arc welding (FCAW) and gas metal arc welding (GMAW) processes. Includes flux cored and solid wire with machine and spool guns. Also advances skills needed for American Welding Society (AWS) and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) certifications and employment in the welding/fabrication industry.
  Prerequisite: WLD113 or permission of instructor.

• WLD212 6 credits

  Technology of Industrial Welding V

  Covers the advanced techniques in welding mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and exotic metals using the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process. Also advances skills needed for American Welding Society (AWS) and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) certifications and employment in the welding/fabrication industry.
  Prerequisite: WLD211 or permission of instructor.

• WLD213 6 credits

  Technology of Industrial Welding VI

  Focuses on welding large and small diameter, ferrous and non-ferrous pipe using the SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding processes. Includes pattern development, machine and manual oxyacetylene cutting, plasma cutting, layout, fit-up, inspection, and testing techniques. Also advances skills needed for American Welding Society (AWS) and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) certifications and employment in the welding/fabrication industry.
  Prerequisite: WLD212 or permission of instructor.

• WLD220 3 credits

  Machine Tool Maintenance and Repair

  Troubleshoots problems commonly encountered in welding and fabricating equipment. Students will learn basic electrical principles and troubleshoot simple repair tasks on welding power sources. Includes removal and replacement of mechanical components on welding equipment and shop equipment (band saws, shears, drill presses etc) in a shop setting.
  Prerequisites: MTH60, BT114 or WR121 and WLD113.

• WLD221 3 credits

  Welding Codes, Procedures, and Inspections

  Studies the differences between various welding codes, i.e., American Welding Society D1.1 Structural Steel, ASME Section IX Power Piping, API Pipeline, and others. Focuses on Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), Procedure Qualification Record (PQR), and Welder Qualification Record (WQR).
  Prerequisites: BT113 or WR115, MTH20 or higher level math, and WLD140.

• WLD225 3 credits

  Industrial Metallurgy

  Introduces the effects welding and its related processes have on the basic ferrous and non-ferrous metals students will encounter in the field. Students will develop an understanding of basic metal production, alloying, heat treating and material identification systems.
  Prerequisites: MTH60 and WLD113.

• WLD240 3 credits

  Advanced Blueprint Reading for Welders

  Continues WLD140 to advance and refine the language of welding symbols, isometric sketching, and interpretation of designer/engineer drawings.
  Prerequisite: WLD140.

• WLD250 Variable credit

  Selected Topics in Welding

  Focuses on specific areas of welding to further students’ needs for advancement in their jobs or desire to further their skills in a specific area of welding or fabrication. Provides extensive hands-on training using a specific welding process on ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
  Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

• WLD260 1 credit

  AWS Certification Seminar: Pipe

  Covers the definition, application and interpretation of the American Welding Society (AWS) Structural Welding Code D1.1. Upon completion of this class students are eligible to take the AWS practical FCAW, GTAW and/or SMAW Unlimited Tests. If passed successfully, students will be awarded the AWS Unlimited G6 welding certification.
  Prerequisites: WLD 112 with “C” or better, completion of all program prerequisites, or instructor approval.

• WLD280 Variable credit

  Cooperative Work Experience/Welding

  Cooperative work experience is an educational program that enables students to receive academic credit for on-the-job, experiential learning based on skills acquired in their programs. Together, the instructor, employer, and student establish learning objectives that specify the significant and appropriate learning which is expected to result from the work experience. This course offers a career-related experience for students working for an approved employer. As a capstone course, it should be completed within the last two terms of a certificate or degree program.
  Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.