Welding Technology (WLD)

Provides instruction in reading and interpretation of prints and symbols common in the welding industry. Participants will learn the interpretation and application of basic lines, dimensions, structural shapes, and specifications. Welding symbols and their application to different types of joint configurations will be covered, as well as how to develop basic shop drawings and prints.

Designed for the beginner and experimental welder. Includes: oxy-acetylene cutting and welding, SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), GMAW & FCAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding & Flux Core Arc Welding) and GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) and plasma arc cutting.

Diseñado para soldaderos principantes y experimental. Incluye corte y soldadura oxiacetileno, soldadura por arco de metal blindado (SMAW), la soldaduro de arco de metal y gas (GMAW) y Soldadura por Arco con Nucleo de Fundente (FCAW) y soldadura por arco de gas tungsteno (GTAW) y corte por plasma.

This course introduces the student to basic blacksmithing techniques and processes, as well as terminology, steel types, heat treating and tool making. Multiple projects allow the student to practice the varied methods of manual metal forming. No welding experience required.

Introduces the student to the basics of CNC plasma cutting. Participants will learn set-up and operation procedures for plasma machines and how to operate CNC controller software. Two-dimensional wire frame geometry creation and programming will be used to create projects. This course is recommended for anyone interested in CNC plasma cutting for industry applications or artwork.

This course provides theory and practical instruction to become a certified welder. Students will choose a welding process (flux core arc welding, shielded metal arc welding, or gas tungsten arc welding) for certification. Material needed for practice welding will be provided. Students will take a welding certification exam at the end of the class. May be repeated for up to 12 credits.

Provides students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills to set up and operate equipment to perform fillet and groove welds in all positions with the SMAW process. Oxy-fuel cutting, air carbon arc cutting and gouging will be covered. Welding codes, standards, and specifications will be reviewed.

The first half of WLD-111 which provides the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills to set up and operate equipment to perform fillet welds in flat and horizontal positions with the SMAW process. Oxy-fuel cutting, air carbon arc cutting and gouging will be covered.

The second half of WLD-111 which provides the opportunity to acquire additional knowledge and skills needed to perform more advanced fillet and groove welds in vertical and overhead positions with the SMAW process. Welding codes, standards, and specifications will be reviewed.

Provides students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills to set up and operate equipment to perform fillet and groove welds in all positions with the Gas Metal Arc and Flux Core Arc Welding processes. Oxy-fuel cutting, and air carbon arc cutting and gouging will be covered. Welding codes, standards and specifications will be reviewed.

The first half of WLD-113 which provides the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills to set up and operate equipment to perform fillet welds in flat and horizontal positions with the Gas Metal Arc and Flux Core Arc Welding processes. Oxy-fuel cutting, air carbon arc cutting and gouging will be covered.

The second half of WLD-113 which provides the opportunity to acquire additional knowledge and skills needed to perform more advanced fillet and groove welds in vertical and overhead positions with the Gas Metal Arc and Flux Core Arc Welding processes. Welding codes, standards, and specifications will be reviewed.

Provides students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills to set up and operate equipment to perform fillet and groove welds in all positions with the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process. Plasma arc cutting will be covered. Welding codes, standards, and specifications will be reviewed.

The first half of WLD-115 which provides the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills to set up and operate equipment to perform fillet welds in flat and horizontal positions with the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process. Plasma arc cutting will be covered.

The second half of WLD-115 which provides the opportunity to acquire additional knowledge and skills needed to perform more advanced fillet and groove welds in vertical and overhead positions with the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process. Welding codes, standards, and specifications will be reviewed.

Covers oxy-fuel welding, brazing, cutting, SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), GMAW & FCAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding & Flux Core Arc Welding) and GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) and plasma arc cutting and plasma cutting. This course includes safety, electrical fundamentals, routine maintenance, minor repairs, and welding terms and definitions.

Provides instruction in reading and interpretation of prints and symbols common in welding industry. Participants will learn interpretation and application of blueprint views. Includes basic layout techniques and math review. American Welding Society symbols, International Standards Organization symbols, pipe welding symbols, and inspection symbols are covered.

This course builds on the WLD-103 course and expands on the process of forged metal work. Instruction includes power hammer use, tooling design, traditional joinery, and intermediate projects. Welding experience helpful, but not required.

Provides beginning theory and practical instruction in the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW), or Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) processes on steel plate and pipe. The specific projects include: stringer beads, fillet and groove welds on plate with root and cover proficiency, pipe cutting using the oxy-fuel process, pipe beveling and groove welds on pipes in all positions. The student may choose which process or processes will be used to complete the lab assignments.

This course provides the opportunity for students to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform quality fillet and groove welds in all positions using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process. Advanced welding theory and procedures will also be included.

This class is designed to teach students the fundamentals of open root pipe welding. Theory and practical instruction in open root V groove pipe welding using E6010 and E7018 electrodes will be provided. Oxy-fuel pipe cutting is also included. Required: Student Petition.

This course provides the opportunity for students to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform quality fillet and groove welds in all positions using the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) processes. Advanced welding theory and procedures will also be included.

This course provides the opportunity for students to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform quality fillet and groove welds in all positions using the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process. Advanced welding theory and procedures will also be included.

This course consists of lecture and lab and provides instruction in fabrication techniques including blueprint reading, layout, sketching, bills of material, job cost calculations, measuring, fitting, cutting and welding. Students will be assigned beginning fabrication projects. The student will be responsible for all aspects of managing the project to successful completion.

This course consists of lecture and lab. Students will use the skills learned in WLD-250, such as blueprint reading, layout, sketching, bills of materials, job cost calculations, measuring, fitting, cutting and welding, and apply them to more challenging projects. Students will be assigned intermediate fabrication projects. The student will be responsible for all aspects of managing the project to successful completion.

This course consists of lecture and lab. Students will use the skills learned in WLD-250 and WLD-251, such as blueprint reading, layout, sketching, bills of materials, job cost calculations, measuring, fitting, cutting and welding, and apply them to advanced projects. Students will be assigned advanced fabrication projects. The student will be responsible for all aspects of managing the project to successful completion.

Allows students to improve their welding skills while working on instructor-approved projects. May be repeated for up to 12 credits.

Cooperative work experience in the welding trades. Worksite to be determined prior to registering for this class. Skills learned from welding classes will be applied while working at a job site. Goals for this class will be established with the company supervisor, instructor, and student. May be repeated for up to 9 credits. Required: Student Petition.