WLD116 General Welding I

Credits 3Fall/Winter/Spring

This course provides an introduction to welding safety, the Shielded Metal Arc Welding or "stick" electrode process, the wire feed processes (short circuiting gas metal arc and the flux cored arc welding applications) and oxy-fuel cutting processes. Students are taught basic manipulative skills to weld mild steel in the flat and horizontal welding positions.

Additional Course Fee: $65.00

View Course Outcomes:

1. Apply SMAW, GMAW and FCAW weld processes in the flat and horizontal positions
2. Demonstrate proper welding parameters for process set-up and use
3. Demonstrate work skills based on safe working practices
4. ldentify and follow safety practices as listed by AWS publications
5. ldentify SMAW, GMAW FCAW, GTAW and oxy-fuel equipment
6. ldentify SMAW, GMAW, FCAW and OFC principles of operation
7. ldentify techniques and procedures as they apply to SMAW, GMAW FCAW and OFC processes
8. List applications of SMAW, GMAW GCAW and OFC

WLDX11 Introduction to GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding/TIG) Theory/Lab

Credits 2Fall/Winter/Spring

Instruction is given on the welding of ferrous and nonferrous metals using the Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) process. Discussions will include correct welding procedures, setup and adjustment of welding equipment and maintenance procedures.

Additional Course Fee: $30.00

WLDX19A Welding Practice Lab

Credit 1

Registration Requirement: Instructor consent is required.

This welding lab course is open to those desiring additional welding practice. Prior safety, welding and flame cutting training or experience is required.

Additional Course Fee: $50.00