Career and Program Description
Welding is a skill used by many trades: sheet metal workers, ironworkers, boilermakers, carpenters, steamfitters, glaziers and repair and maintenance personnel in applications ranging from the home hobbyist to heavy fabrication of bridges, ships and many other projects. A variety of welding processes are used to join units of metal.
The Welding Technology Program has been developed specifically as an open entry and open exit (OEOE) program. The program is designed to fit the needs of a student (take as few or as many courses as desired), and have the following characteristics: open entry (enter at any time during the term); self-paced (learn at your own pace); flexible (select your own attendance schedule); individualized (a program can be tailor-made to fit specific needs); and, open exit (leave the program when you have met your training goals/needs).
The program provides training in S.A.W. (Submerged Arc Welding), S.M.A.W. (shielded metal arc welding,) G.T.A.W. (gas tungsten arc welding,) G.M.A.W. (gas metal arc welding,) F.C.A.W. (flux-cored arc welding,) O.A.W. (oxy-acetylene welding,) O.A.C. (oxy-acetylene cutting,) C.A.C. (carbon arc cutting,) P.A.C. (plasma arc cutting,) and basic fabrication. Lecture portions of the program include blueprint reading, welding principles, and codes and standards.
Consult a program advisor through the department to help plan a course of study that will allow you to achieve your educational goals.
Degrees and Certificates Offered
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Welding Technology
Less than One-Year Certificate: Career Pathway
Flux Core Arc Welding Certification Preparation
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certification Preparation
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Customized
General Fabrication Preparation
Maritime Shipfitter and Welder
Maritime Welding
Metal Fabrication Customized
Pipe Welding Certification Preparation
Pipe Welding Customized
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certification Preparation
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Customized
Welding Certification Preparation Customized
Welding Technology
Wire Welding Certification Preparation
Wire Welding Customized
Wire and TIG Welding
Academic Prerequisites
- None
Academic Requirements
- None
Non-Academic Prerequisites
- Contact department for program advising.
Non-Academic Requirements
- None
Welding Technology AAS Degree
Minimum 96 credits. Students must also meet Associate Degree Comprehensive Requirements and Associate of Applied Science Requirements. Students must complete a total of four courses of General Education. In addition to required courses in the program of study, students must satisfy MTH 58/65 competency. Students should consult with program/academic advisors for course planning.
Welding Degree Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WLD 101 | Welding Processes & Applications | 4 |
| WLD 102 | Blueprint Reading | 4 |
| WLD 111 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding (E7024) and Oxy-acetylene Cutting | 4 |
| WLD 112 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding: Mild Steel I (E7018) | 4 |
| WLD 113 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding: Mild Steel II (E7018) | 4 |
| WLD 114 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding: Mild Steel III (E6011) | 4 |
| WLD 131 | Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 |
| WLD 132 | Gas Metal Arc Welding-Pulse | 4 |
| WLD 141 | Flux-Cored Arc Welding I (Gas Shielded) | 4 |
| WLD 142 | Flux-Cored Arc Welding II (Self Shielding) | 4 |
| WLD 151 | SMAW Certification Practice: Unlimited Thickness Mild Steel | 4 |
| WLD 152 | Flux Cored Arc Welding (Gas Shielded) Certification Practice | 4 |
| WLD 153 | Flux Cored Arc Welding (Self shielding) Cert. Practice | 4 |
| WLD 203 | Structural Steel Welding Code & Standards | 4 |
| WLD 221 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Mild Steel | 4 |
| WLD 222 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding: Aluminum | 4 |
| WLD 223 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding: Stainless Steel | 4 |
| WLD 260 | Beginning Fabrication | 4 |
| WLD 263 | Welding Technology - Capstone | 4 |
| Welding Program Electives | 8 | |
| General Education: 4 courses | ||
| Total Credits | 96 | |
Welding Program Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BA 101 | Introduction to Business (BA101=BA101Z) Z | 4 |
| BA 131 | Introduction to Business Technology | 4 |
| BA 206 | Management Fundamentals | 3 |
| CADD 126 | Introduction to AutoCAD | 3 |
| CADD 160 | Drafting Fundamentals | 4 |
| CG 100 | College Survival and Success | 3 |
| CG 101 | College Survival and Success: Personal Responsibility | 1 |
| CG 111A | Study Skills for College Learning | 3 |
| CG 114 | Financial Survival for College Students | 1 |
| CG 140A | Career and Life Planning | 3 |
| CG 209 | Job Finding Skills | 1-2 |
| MCH 100 | Machine Tool Basics | 1 |
| MCH 245 | Metallurgy | 2.5 |
| WLD 115 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding: Mild Steel IV (E6011) | 4 |
| WLD 116A | Beginning Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 3 |
| WLD 116B | Basic Welding Practice | 3 |
| WLD 126A | Beginning Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Heliarc) | 3 |
| WLD 126B | Basic Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Heliarc) | 3 |
| WLD 136A | Beginning Wire Welding | 3 |
| WLD 136B | Basic Wire Welding | 3 |
| WLD 146A | Beginning Pipe Welding Practice | 3 |
| WLD 146B | Basic Pipe Welding Practice | 3 |
| WLD 156A | Beginning Oxy-Acetylene Welding Practice | 3 |
| WLD 156B | Basic Oxy-Acetylene Welding Practice | 3 |
| WLD 166A | Beginning Weld Practice Metal Sculpting | 3 |
| WLD 166B | Basic Weld Practice Metal Sculpting | 3 |
| WLD 176A | Beginning Fabrication Welding Practice | 3 |
| WLD 176B | Basic Fabrication Welding Practice | 3 |
| WLD 186A | Beginning Certification Welding Practice | 3 |
| WLD 186B | Basic Certification Welding Practice | 3 |
| WLD 190A | Beginning Welding Practice | 1 |
| WLD 190B | Basic Welding Practice | 2 |
| WLD 190C | Intermediate Welding Practice | 3 |
| WLD 190 | Maritime Welding Basics | 4 |
| WLD 191 | Maritime Flux Cored Arc Welding I | 4 |
| WLD 192 | Maritime Flux Cored Arc Welding II | 4 |
| WLD 193 | Maritime Fabrication I | 4 |
| WLD 194 | Maritime Fabrication II | 4 |
| WLD 195 | Maritime Welding Certification Practice | 4 |
| WLD 216 | Miscellaneous Electrodes & Advanced Positions | 4 |
| WLD 216A | Intermediate Welding Practice | 3 |
| WLD 216B | Advanced Metal Arc Welding | 3 |
| WLD 224 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding: (Mild Steel) Pipe I | 4 |
| WLD 225 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding: (Mild Steel) Pipe II | 4 |
| WLD 226A | Intermediate Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Heliarc) | 3 |
| WLD 226B | Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Heliarc) | 3 |
| WLD 236A | Intermediate Wire Welding | 3 |
| WLD 236B | Advanced Wire Welding | 3 |
| WLD 246A | Intermediate Pipe Welding Practice | 3 |
| WLD 246B | Advanced Pipe Welding Practice | 3 |
| WLD 253 | SMAW Certification Practice 3/8" Mild Steel (E6011) | 4 |
| WLD 254 | SMAW Certification Practice 3/8" Mild Steel (E7018) | 4 |
| WLD 256 | Preparation for Pipe Certification I | 4 |
| WLD 256A | Intermediate Oxy-Acetylene Welding Practice | 3 |
| WLD 256B | Advanced Oxy-Acetylene Welding Practice | 3 |
| WLD 257 | Preparation for Pipe Certification II | 4 |
| WLD 258 | Preparation for Downhill Pipe Certification I | 4 |
| WLD 259 | Preparation for Downhill Pipe Certification II | 4 |
| WLD 261 | Basic Fabrication | 4 |
| WLD 262 | Intermediate Fabrication | 4 |
| WLD 266A | Intermediate Weld Practice Metal Sculpting | 3 |
| WLD 266B | Advanced Weld Practice Metal Sculpting | 3 |
| WLD 271 | Oxy-acetylene Welding Projects | 4 |
| WLD 276A | Intermediate Fabrication Welding Practice | 3 |
| WLD 276B | Advanced Fabrication Welding Practice | 3 |
| WLD 280A | Cooperative Education: Welding | 4 |
| WLD 280B | Cooperative Education: Welding - Seminar | 1 |
| WLD 286A | Intermediate Certification Welding Practice | 3 |
| WLD 286B | Advanced Certification Welding Practice | 3 |
| WLD 290 | Submerged Arc Welding | 2 |
| WR 227 | Technical Writing (WR227=WR227Z) Z | 4 |
- Z
This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. The following courses are equivalent:
BA 101 and BA 101Z
WR 227 and WR 227Z are equivalent.
Two-Year Certificate
Less than One-Year Certificate: Career Pathway
Flux Core Arc Welding Certification Preparation
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certification Preparation
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Customized
General Fabrication Preparation
Maritime Aluminum Welding and Ship Fitting
Maritime Pipe Fitting
Maritime Pipe Welding
Maritime Shipfitter and Welder
Maritime Welding
Metal Fabrication Customized
Pipe Welding Certification Preparation
Pipe Welding Customized
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certification Preparation
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Customized
Welding Certification Preparation Customized
Welding Technology
Wire Welding Certification Preparation
Wire Welding Customized
Wire and TIG Welding
Maritime Welding
Minimum 87 credits. Students must meet all certificate requirements.
Maritime Welding Certificate Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| APR 162 | Calculations for the Trades § | 4 |
| APR 250B | Equity in the Trades § | 4 |
| COMM 215 | Communicating in Teams and Small Groups § | 4 |
| MSD 121 | Leadership Skill Development | 3 |
| MSD 151 | Working with Difficult People | 1 |
| MSD 157 | Constructive Conflict Skills | 1 |
| MSD 279 | Project Management - Intro | 4 |
| WLD 190 | Maritime Welding Basics | 4 |
| WLD 191 | Maritime Flux Cored Arc Welding I | 4 |
| WLD 192 | Maritime Flux Cored Arc Welding II | 4 |
| WLD 193 | Maritime Fabrication I | 4 |
| WLD 194 | Maritime Fabrication II | 4 |
| WLD 195 | Maritime Welding Certification Practice | 4 |
| WLD 196 | Maritime GMAW-P Applications | 4 |
| WLD 197 | Maritime Gas Metal Arc Welding I | 4 |
| WLD 200 | Maritime Gas Metal Arc Welding II | 4 |
| WLD 263 | Welding Technology - Capstone | 4 |
| WLD 280A | Cooperative Education: Welding | 2 |
| WLD 291 | Maritime SMAW Carbon Steel Pipe Applications | 4 |
| WLD 292 | Maritime Advanced SMAW Carbon Steel Pipe Applications | 4 |
| WLD 293 | Maritime GTAW Carbon Steel Pipe Applications | 4 |
| WLD 296 | Introduction to Maritime Pipe Fitting | 4 |
| WLD 297 | Maritime Pipe Fitting | 4 |
| WLD 297A | Maritime Socket Joints | 4 |
| Total Credits | 87 | |
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Course contains Related Instruction and cannot be substituted with another course; Related Instruction details can be viewed here.
Flux Core Arc Welding Certification Preparation Career Pathway Certificate
Minimum 14 credits. Students must meet all certificate requirements. The Fluxed Cored Arc Welding Certification Preparation Certificate is a Career Pathway. All courses are contained in the Welding AAS Degree.
Flux Core Arc Welding Certificate Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WLD 136A | Beginning Wire Welding | 3 |
| WLD 136B | Basic Wire Welding | 3 |
| WLD 141 | Flux-Cored Arc Welding I (Gas Shielded) | 4 |
| WLD 142 | Flux-Cored Arc Welding II (Self Shielding) | 4 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certification Preparation Career Pathway Certificate
Minimum 12 credits. Students must meet all certificate requirements. The Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certification Preparation Certificate is a Career Pathway. All courses are contained in the Welding AAS Degree.
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certification Preparation Certificate Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WLD 221 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Mild Steel | 4 |
| WLD 222 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding: Aluminum | 4 |
| WLD 223 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding: Stainless Steel | 4 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Customized Career Pathway Certificate
Minimum 12 credits. Students must meet all certificate requirements. The Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Customized Certificate is a Career Pathway. All courses are contained in the Welding AAS Degree.
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Customized Certificate Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WLD 126A | Beginning Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Heliarc) | 3 |
| WLD 126B | Basic Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Heliarc) | 3 |
| WLD 226A | Intermediate Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Heliarc) | 3 |
| WLD 226B | Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Heliarc) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
General Fabrication Preparation Career Pathway Certificate
Minimum 12 credits. Students must meet all certificate requirements. The General Fabrication Preparation Certificate is a Career Pathway. All courses are contained in the Welding AAS Degree.
General Fabrication Preparation Certificate Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WLD 260 | Beginning Fabrication | 4 |
| WLD 261 | Basic Fabrication | 4 |
| WLD 262 | Intermediate Fabrication | 4 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Maritime Aluminum Welding and Ship Fitting
Minimum 12 credits. Students must meet all certificate requirements. The Maritime Aluminum Welding and Ship Fitting Certificate is a Career Pathway.
Maritime Aluminum Welding and Ship Fitting Certificate Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WLD 196 | Maritime GMAW-P Applications | 4 |
| WLD 197 | Maritime Gas Metal Arc Welding I | 4 |
| WLD 200 | Maritime Gas Metal Arc Welding II | 4 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Maritime Pipe Fitting
Minimum 12 credits. Students must meet all certificate requirements. The Maritime Shipfitter and Welder Certificate is a Career Pathway.
Maritime Pipe Fitting Certificate Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WLD 296 | Introduction to Maritime Pipe Fitting | 4 |
| WLD 297 | Maritime Pipe Fitting | 4 |
| WLD 297A | Maritime Socket Joints | 4 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Maritime Pipe Welding
Minimum 12 credits. Students must meet all certificate requirements. The Maritime Shipfitter and Welder Certificate is a Career Pathway.
Maritime Pipe Welding Certificate Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WLD 291 | Maritime SMAW Carbon Steel Pipe Applications | 4 |
| WLD 292 | Maritime Advanced SMAW Carbon Steel Pipe Applications | 4 |
| WLD 293 | Maritime GTAW Carbon Steel Pipe Applications | 4 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Maritime Shipfitter and Welder Career Pathway Certificate
Minimum 12 credits. Students must meet all certificate requirements. The Maritime Shipfitter and Welder Certificate is a Career Pathway. All courses are contained in the Welding AAS Degree.
Maritime Shipfitter and Welder Certificate Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WLD 193 | Maritime Fabrication I | 4 |
| WLD 194 | Maritime Fabrication II | 4 |
| WLD 195 | Maritime Welding Certification Practice | 4 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Maritime Welding Career Pathway Certificate
Minimum 12 credits. Students must meet all certificate requirements. The Maritime Welding Certificate is a Career Pathway. All courses are contained in the Welding AAS Degree.
Maritime Welding Certificate Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WLD 190 | Maritime Welding Basics | 4 |
| WLD 191 | Maritime Flux Cored Arc Welding I | 4 |
| WLD 192 | Maritime Flux Cored Arc Welding II | 4 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Metal Fabrication Customized Career Pathway Certificate
Minimum 12 credits. Students must meet all certificate requirements. The Metal Fabrication Customized Certificate is a Career Pathway. All courses are contained in the Welding AAS Degree.
Metal Fabrication Customized Certificate Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WLD 176A | Beginning Fabrication Welding Practice | 3 |
| WLD 176B | Basic Fabrication Welding Practice | 3 |
| WLD 276A | Intermediate Fabrication Welding Practice | 3 |
| WLD 276B | Advanced Fabrication Welding Practice | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Pipe Welding Certification Preparation Career Pathway Certificate
Minimum 24 credits. Students must meet all certificate requirements. The Pipe Welding Certification Preparation Certificate is a Career Pathway. All courses are contained in the Welding AAS Degree.
Pipe Welding Certification Preparation Certificate Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WLD 224 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding: (Mild Steel) Pipe I | 4 |
| WLD 225 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding: (Mild Steel) Pipe II | 4 |
| WLD 256 | Preparation for Pipe Certification I | 4 |
| WLD 257 | Preparation for Pipe Certification II | 4 |
| WLD 258 | Preparation for Downhill Pipe Certification I | 4 |
| WLD 259 | Preparation for Downhill Pipe Certification II | 4 |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Pipe Welding Customized Career Pathway Certificate
Minimum 12 credits. Students must meet all certificate requirements. The Pipe Welding Customized Certificate is a Career Pathway. All courses are contained in the Welding AAS Degree.
Pipe Welding Customized Certificate Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WLD 146A | Beginning Pipe Welding Practice | 3 |
| WLD 146B | Basic Pipe Welding Practice | 3 |
| WLD 246A | Intermediate Pipe Welding Practice | 3 |
| WLD 246B | Advanced Pipe Welding Practice | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certification Preparation Career Pathway Certificate
Minimum 16 credits. Students must meet all certificate requirements. The Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certification Preparation Certificate is a Career Pathway. All courses are contained in the Welding AAS Degree.
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certification Preparation Certificate Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WLD 111 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding (E7024) and Oxy-acetylene Cutting | 4 |
| WLD 112 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding: Mild Steel I (E7018) | 4 |
| WLD 113 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding: Mild Steel II (E7018) | 4 |
| WLD 151 | SMAW Certification Practice: Unlimited Thickness Mild Steel | 4 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Customized Career Pathway Certificate
Minimum 12 credits. Students must meet all certificate requirements. The Shielded Metal Arc Welding Customized Certificate is a Career Pathway. All courses are contained in the Welding AAS Degree.
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Customized Certificate Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WLD 116A | Beginning Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 3 |
| WLD 116B | Basic Welding Practice | 3 |
| WLD 216A | Intermediate Welding Practice | 3 |
| WLD 216B | Advanced Metal Arc Welding | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Welding Certification Preparation Customized Career Pathway Certificate
Minimum 12 credits. Students must meet all certificate requirements. The Welding Certification Preparation Customized Certificate is a Career Pathway. All courses are contained in the Welding AAS Degree.
Welding Certification Preparation Customized Certificate Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WLD 186A | Beginning Certification Welding Practice | 3 |
| WLD 186B | Basic Certification Welding Practice | 3 |
| WLD 286A | Intermediate Certification Welding Practice | 3 |
| WLD 286B | Advanced Certification Welding Practice | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Welding Technology Career Pathway Certificate
Minimum 44 credits. Students must meet all certificate requirements. The Welding Technology Certificate is a Career Pathway. All courses are contained in the Welding AAS Degree.
Welding Technology Certificate Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WLD 102 | Blueprint Reading | 4 |
| WLD 111 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding (E7024) and Oxy-acetylene Cutting | 4 |
| WLD 112 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding: Mild Steel I (E7018) | 4 |
| WLD 113 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding: Mild Steel II (E7018) | 4 |
| WLD 131 | Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 |
| WLD 132 | Gas Metal Arc Welding-Pulse | 4 |
| WLD 141 | Flux-Cored Arc Welding I (Gas Shielded) | 4 |
| WLD 142 | Flux-Cored Arc Welding II (Self Shielding) | 4 |
| WLD 151 | SMAW Certification Practice: Unlimited Thickness Mild Steel | 4 |
| WLD 152 | Flux Cored Arc Welding (Gas Shielded) Certification Practice | 4 |
| WLD 153 | Flux Cored Arc Welding (Self shielding) Cert. Practice | 4 |
| Total Credits | 44 | |
Wire Welding Certification Preparation Career Pathway Certificate
Minimum 24 credits. Students must meet all certificate requirements. The Wire Welding Certification Preparation Certificate is a Career Pathway. All courses are contained in the Welding AAS Degree.
Wire Welding Certification Preparation Certificate Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WLD 131 | Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 |
| WLD 132 | Gas Metal Arc Welding-Pulse | 4 |
| WLD 141 | Flux-Cored Arc Welding I (Gas Shielded) | 4 |
| WLD 142 | Flux-Cored Arc Welding II (Self Shielding) | 4 |
| WLD 152 | Flux Cored Arc Welding (Gas Shielded) Certification Practice | 4 |
| WLD 153 | Flux Cored Arc Welding (Self shielding) Cert. Practice | 4 |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Wire Welding Customized Career Pathway Certificate
Minimum 12 credits. Students must meet all certificate requirements. The Wire Welding Customized Certificate is a Career Pathway. All courses are contained in the Welding AAS Degree.
Wire Welding Customized Preparation Certificate Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WLD 136A | Beginning Wire Welding | 3 |
| WLD 136B | Basic Wire Welding | 3 |
| WLD 236A | Intermediate Wire Welding | 3 |
| WLD 236B | Advanced Wire Welding | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Wire and TIG Welding Career Pathway Certificate
Minimum 44 credits. Students must meet all certificate requirements. The Wire and TIG Welding Pathway Certificate is a Career Pathway. All courses are contained in the Welding AAS Degree.
Wire and TIG Welding Pathway Certificate Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WLD 101 | Welding Processes & Applications | 4 |
| WLD 102 | Blueprint Reading | 4 |
| WLD 131 | Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 |
| WLD 132 | Gas Metal Arc Welding-Pulse | 4 |
| WLD 141 | Flux-Cored Arc Welding I (Gas Shielded) | 4 |
| WLD 142 | Flux-Cored Arc Welding II (Self Shielding) | 4 |
| WLD 152 | Flux Cored Arc Welding (Gas Shielded) Certification Practice | 4 |
| WLD 153 | Flux Cored Arc Welding (Self shielding) Cert. Practice | 4 |
| WLD 221 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Mild Steel | 4 |
| WLD 222 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding: Aluminum | 4 |
| WLD 223 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding: Stainless Steel | 4 |
| Total Credits | 44 | |
WLD 101. Welding Processes & Applications. 4 Credits.
Covers welding processes, safety, equipment, and essential variables of operation. Prerequisite: (RD 90 or IRW 90) and MTH 20. Prerequisite/concurrent: WR 90 or IRW 90. Audit available.
WLD 102. Blueprint Reading. 4 Credits.
Covers the language of blueprints including lines, views, dimensioning, print organization, welding symbols and structural shapes. Prerequisites: WR 80, MTH 20. Prerequisite/concurrent: RD 90 or IRW 90. Audit available.
WLD 111. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (E7024) and Oxy-acetylene Cutting. 4 Credits.
Covers uses, safety, nomenclature, equipment operation, set-up and shutdown procedures for SMAW and OAC. Prerequisite: Department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 112. Shielded Metal Arc Welding: Mild Steel I (E7018). 4 Credits.
Develops knowledge and skills in the use of E7018 mild steel electrodes when performing various welds in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions. Prerequisite: Department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 113. Shielded Metal Arc Welding: Mild Steel II (E7018). 4 Credits.
Develops knowledge and skills in the use of E7018 mild steel electrodes when performing various welds in the vertical and overhead positions. Prerequisite: Department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 114. Shielded Metal Arc Welding: Mild Steel III (E6011). 4 Credits.
Develops knowledge and skills in the use of E6011 mild steel electrodes when performing various welds in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions. Prerequisite: Department approval required. Audit available.
WLD 115. Shielded Metal Arc Welding: Mild Steel IV (E6011). 4 Credits.
Develops knowledge and skills in the use of E6011 mild steel electrodes when performing welds in the vertical and overhead positions. Prerequisite: Department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 116A. Beginning Shielded Metal Arc Welding. 3 Credits.
Introduces intermediate shielded metal arc welding process on mild steel plate in accordance with AWS D1.1 Structural Steel welding codes and to industry standards. Introduces welding in the 1F and 2F positions. First class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 116B. Basic Welding Practice. 3 Credits.
Introduces intermediate shielded metal arc welding practice on mild steel plate in accordance to AWS D1.1 Structural Steel welding codes and to industry standards. Introduces welding in the 3F and 4F positions. Second class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 126A. Beginning Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Heliarc). 3 Credits.
Introduces gas tungsten arc welding and industry standards. Weld common joint configurations in the 1F and 2F positions. Develops foundational skills required for advancement in future course work. First class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 126B. Basic Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Heliarc). 3 Credits.
Introduces gas tungsten arc welding and industry standards. Weld common joint configurations in the 3F and 4F positions. Develops foundational skills required for advancement in future course work. Second class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 131. Gas Metal Arc Welding. 4 Credits.
Develops knowledge and skills welding with GMAW on ferrous materials using short circuit and axial spray transfers in common welding positions. Prerequisite: Department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 132. Gas Metal Arc Welding-Pulse. 4 Credits.
Develops knowledge and skills using the gas metal arc welding - pulse transfer process on common mild steel and aluminum joints in all positions. Prerequisite: Department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 136A. Beginning Wire Welding. 3 Credits.
Introduces common weld joint in the 1F and 2F positions. Develops foundational skills required for advancement in future coursework. First class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 136B. Basic Wire Welding. 3 Credits.
Develops basic welding skills and industry standards as they apply to the wire welding process. Introduces common weld joints in the 2F and 3F positions. Develops foundational skills required for advancement in future coursework. Second class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 141. Flux-Cored Arc Welding I (Gas Shielded). 4 Credits.
Develops knowledge and skills in the gas shielded flux-cored arc welding process in the flat, vertical, horizontal and overhead positions. Prerequisite: Department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 142. Flux-Cored Arc Welding II (Self Shielding). 4 Credits.
Develops knowledge skills in the self-shielded flux cored arc welding process in the flat, vertical, horizontal and overhead positions. Prerequisite: Department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 146A. Beginning Pipe Welding Practice. 3 Credits.
Introduces joining pipe per ASME Section IX and industry standards. First class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 146B. Basic Pipe Welding Practice. 3 Credits.
Introduces joining pipe in the 2G position per ASME Section IX Welding Code. Second class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 151. SMAW Certification Practice: Unlimited Thickness Mild Steel. 4 Credits.
Covers safety, welding technique, and qualification procedures in compliance with AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Test with the E7018 electrode. Prerequisite: Department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 152. Flux Cored Arc Welding (Gas Shielded) Certification Practice. 4 Credits.
Covers safety, welding technique, and qualification procedures in compliance with AWS D1.1 structural test. Prerequisite: Department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 153. Flux Cored Arc Welding (Self shielding) Cert. Practice. 4 Credits.
Covers safety, welding technique, and qualification procedures in compliance with AWS D1.1 structural test. Prerequisite: Department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 156A. Beginning Oxy-Acetylene Welding Practice. 3 Credits.
Introduces the joining of plate using oxy-fuel welding. First class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 156B. Basic Oxy-Acetylene Welding Practice. 3 Credits.
Introduces the joining of plate using oxy-fuel welding. Second class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 166A. Beginning Weld Practice Metal Sculpting. 3 Credits.
Introduce welding processes and weld shop safety. Safety and operation of the oxy-acetylene cutting process as well as an overview of multiple weld processes and their essential variables as related to the fabrication of metal sculpture. First class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 166B. Basic Weld Practice Metal Sculpting. 3 Credits.
Reviews, incorporates and builds upon material presented in WLD 166A. Introduces common weld joints as they apply to the fabrication of metal sculpture. Second class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 176A. Beginning Fabrication Welding Practice. 3 Credits.
Introduces beginning fabrication of welded structures. First class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 176B. Basic Fabrication Welding Practice. 3 Credits.
Introduction to basic fabrication of welded structures. Develops foundational skills required for advancement. Second class in a three course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 186A. Beginning Certification Welding Practice. 3 Credits.
Introduces preparing and joining plates for certification as per AWSD1.1 Structural Steel Welding codes. First class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 186B. Basic Certification Welding Practice. 3 Credits.
Introduces preparing and joining plates in the 2G position for certification as per AWSD1.1 Structural Steel Welding codes. Second class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 190. Maritime Welding Basics. 4 Credits.
Covers safety procedures and practices in a welding shop and in a shipyard environment. Includes basics of oxy-fuel and air carbon arc cutting (CAC-A) and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Introduces common hand tools and their usage. Prerequisites: Department permission.
WLD 190A. Beginning Welding Practice. 1 Credit.
Introduces welding and industry standards. Develops foundational skills required for advancement in future coursework. First class in a three course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 190B. Basic Welding Practice. 2 Credits.
Develops basic knowledge and practice with a welding process and perform welding in accordance with industry standards. Develops foundational skills required for advancement in future coursework. Second class in a three course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 190C. Intermediate Welding Practice. 3 Credits.
Introduction to the fillet weld in the 3F and 4F position to build the skills required to successfully certify in accordance with AWS D1.1 Welding Code. This class in a three course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 191. Maritime Flux Cored Arc Welding I. 4 Credits.
Introduces flux cored arc welding theory and techniques. Covers basic blueprint reading skills. Explores the essential variables of the gas shielded flux core (FCAW-G) process. Provides opportunities for welding and air carbon arc cutting (CAC-A) in all positions. Prerequisites: WLD 190 or department permission.
WLD 192. Maritime Flux Cored Arc Welding II. 4 Credits.
Covers gas shielded flux cored arc welding (FCAW-G) techniques to produce code-quality welds. Introduces weld testing and the use of inspection hand tools. Prerequisites: WLD 191 or department permission.
WLD 193. Maritime Fabrication I. 4 Credits.
Covers fabrication and welding of maritime joint assemblies. Introduces assembly aides. Incorporates hand tool usage with gas shielded flux cored arc welding (FCAW-G). Prerequisites: WLD 192 or department permission.
WLD 194. Maritime Fabrication II. 4 Credits.
Provides opportunity to build out multiple complex joint configurations within one assembly. Includes appropriate material usage and the creation of material lists. Continues the development of welding techniques for multiple welding positions and joint assemblies. Covers shipyard terminology. Prerequisites: WLD 193 or department permission.
WLD 195. Maritime Welding Certification Practice. 4 Credits.
Introduces Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) codes. Offers opportunity to practice various welds for certification. Prerequisites: WLD 194 or department permission.
WLD 196. Maritime GMAW-P Applications. 4 Credits.
Covers safety procedures and practices in a welding shop and in a shipyard environment. Includes basics of plasma arc cutting (PAC) and gas metal arc welding pulse (GMAW-P). Introduces common hand tools and their usage. Prerequisites: WLD 195 or department permission.
WLD 197. Maritime Gas Metal Arc Welding I. 4 Credits.
Introduces gas metal arc welding pulse (GMAW-P) and plasma arc cutting (PAC) theory and techniques. Covers basic blueprint reading skills. Explores the essential variables of the gas metal arc welding process. Provides opportunities for welding in all positions. Continues the development of welding techniques for multiple welding positions and joint assemblies. Covers shipyard terminology. Prerequisites: WLD 196 or department permission.
WLD 200. Maritime Gas Metal Arc Welding II. 4 Credits.
Covers gas metal arc welding pulse (GMAW-P) techniques to produce code-quality welds. Introduces weld testing and the use of inspection hand tools. Prerequisites: WLD 197 or department permission.
WLD 203. Structural Steel Welding Code & Standards. 4 Credits.
Develops technical knowledge necessary for the reading and understanding of the AWS Structural Steel Welding Code, D1.1. Enables the use of a systematic method in the application and understanding of the Structural Steel Welding Code. Prerequisite: MTH 20. Prerequisite/concurrent: (WR 90 or IRW 90) and (RD 115 or IRW 115). Audit available.
WLD 210. Aviation Welding. 2 Credits.
Develops knowledge and skills with oxy-acetylene welding, torch brazing, and gas tungsten arc welding processes on steel and aluminum. Conforms to current FAA 14CFR Part 147 requirements. Prerequisites: AMT 101, and placement into RD 90 and WR 90 or higher, and MTH 60 or any math course for which MTH 60 is a prerequisite or equivalent placement. Audit available.
WLD 211. Auto Collision Repair Welding Aluminum. 2 Credits.
Develops knowledge and manipulative skills using the Gas Metal Arc Welding- Pulse transfer process on aluminum performing various welds to I-CAR industry standards. Covers safety, uses, nomenclature, equipment operation and set up and shut down procedures. Prerequisite: Department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 216. Miscellaneous Electrodes & Advanced Positions. 4 Credits.
Develops knowledge and skills in the use of a variety of welding electrodes when welding complex joints in advanced positions. Prerequisites: WLD 114, WLD 151, WLD 152, and department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 216A. Intermediate Welding Practice. 3 Credits.
Introduces intermediate shielded metal arc welding process in accordance with AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Welding Codes, and to industry standards. Weld mild steel in the 3F and 4F positions. Third class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 216B. Advanced Metal Arc Welding. 3 Credits.
Introduces intermediate shielded metal arc welding, in accordance with AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Welding Codes, and to industry standards. Weld mild steel in the 3G and 4G positions. Fourth class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 217. Diesel Welding. 3 Credits.
Develops knowledge and skills in welding required of a diesel mechanic. Focuses on maintenance and repair applications using FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, CAC-A, OAW, TB, PAC and OAC processes. Prerequisite: Department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 221. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Mild Steel. 4 Credits.
Develops knowledge and skills welding common joints in all positions on mild steel using the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process. Prerequisite: Department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 222. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding: Aluminum. 4 Credits.
Develops knowledge and skills required to weld common joints in all positions on aluminum using the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process. Prerequisite: Department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 223. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding: Stainless Steel. 4 Credits.
Develops knowledge and skills required to weld common joints in all positions on stainless steel using the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process. Prerequisite: Department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 224. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding: (Mild Steel) Pipe I. 4 Credits.
Develops knowledge and skills required to weld mild steel pipe in all positions using the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process. Prerequisite: Department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 225. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding: (Mild Steel) Pipe II. 4 Credits.
Develops knowledge and skills required to weld two-inch diameter schedule 80 mild steel pipe in the 5G and 6G positions using the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process. Prerequisite: Department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 226A. Intermediate Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Heliarc). 3 Credits.
Introduces gas tungsten arc welding on Aluminum to industry standards. Weld common joint configurations. Develops foundational skills required for advancement in future course work. Third class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 226B. Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Heliarc). 3 Credits.
Introduces gas tungsten arc welding on Stainless Steel to industry standards. Weld common joint configurations. Develops foundational skills required for advancement in future course work. Fourth class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 236A. Intermediate Wire Welding. 3 Credits.
Introduces welding in the 3F and 3G positions and weld quality as it applies to industry standards in the wire welding process. Develops foundational skills required for advancement in future coursework. Third class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 236B. Advanced Wire Welding. 3 Credits.
Introduces welding in 4F and 4G positions. Puddle and heat control in the overhead position. Knowledge of weld quality as it applies to the wire welding process. Develops foundational skills required for "out of position welding." Fourth class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 246A. Intermediate Pipe Welding Practice. 3 Credits.
Introduces joining pipe in the 6G position per ASME Section IX Welding Code. Third class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 246B. Advanced Pipe Welding Practice. 3 Credits.
Introduces joining pipe in the 5G position per ASME Section IX Welding Code. Fourth class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 253. SMAW Certification Practice 3/8" Mild Steel (E6011). 4 Credits.
Provides an opportunity to practice for the American Welding Society Mild Steel Welding Certification tests using SMAW mild steel electrodes in the horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. Prerequisite: Department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 254. SMAW Certification Practice 3/8" Mild Steel (E7018). 4 Credits.
Provides an opportunity to practice for the American Welding Society Mild Steel Welding Certification tests using SMAW low hydrogen electrodes in the vertical, horizontal and overhead positions. Prerequisite: Department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 256. Preparation for Pipe Certification I. 4 Credits.
Develops knowledge and skills in the use of melt-through procedures in preparation for pipe welding with the shielded metal arc process. Prerequisite: Department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 256A. Intermediate Oxy-Acetylene Welding Practice. 3 Credits.
Introduces the joining of plate using oxy-fuel welding. Third class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 256B. Advanced Oxy-Acetylene Welding Practice. 3 Credits.
Introduces the advanced joining techniques of plate using oxy-fuel welding. Fourth class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 257. Preparation for Pipe Certification II. 4 Credits.
Provides practice for pipe certification using the SMAW process to weld pipes in all positions. Prerequisite: Department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 258. Preparation for Downhill Pipe Certification I. 4 Credits.
Provides an opportunity to practice using the downhill SMAW process to weld pipes in the basic position (2G) for pipe certification. Prerequisite: Department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 259. Preparation for Downhill Pipe Certification II. 4 Credits.
Provides an opportunity to practice using the downhill SMAW process to weld pipes in the advanced positions (5G and 6G) for pipe certification. Prerequisite: Department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 260. Beginning Fabrication. 4 Credits.
Develops knowledge and skills in the selection and use of layout tools and equipment to assemble a beginning fabrication project from given specifications. Prerequisite: Department approval required. Audit available.
WLD 261. Basic Fabrication. 4 Credits.
Develops knowledge and skills in the selection and use of layout tools and equipment to assemble a basic fabrication project from given specifications. Prerequisite: Department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 262. Intermediate Fabrication. 4 Credits.
Develops knowledge and skills in the proper selection and safe use of hand tools and machinery while working on specific fabrication projects. Prerequisite: Department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 263. Welding Technology - Capstone. 4 Credits.
Provides opportunity to design and fabricate a comprehensive independent welding project. Covers job readiness in the welding industry. Prerequisites: Instructor Permission. Audit available.
WLD 266A. Intermediate Weld Practice Metal Sculpting. 3 Credits.
Focuses on producing code quality welds as they apply to the fabrication of metal sculpture. Introduces AWSD1.1 welding code and visual inspection techniques. Third class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 266B. Advanced Weld Practice Metal Sculpting. 3 Credits.
Review, practice and strengthen previously learned welding techniques in the fabrication of welded metal sculpture. Fourth class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 271. Oxy-acetylene Welding Projects. 4 Credits.
Develops knowledge and skills for welding and brazing common joints in all positions using the oxy-acetylene process. Prerequisites: Department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 276A. Intermediate Fabrication Welding Practice. 3 Credits.
Introduces intermediate fabrication of welded structures. Develops advanced skills as required for industry. Third class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 276B. Advanced Fabrication Welding Practice. 3 Credits.
Introduces advanced fabrication of welded structures. Develops advanced skills as required for industry. Fourth class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 280A. Cooperative Education: Welding. 1-4 Credit.
On-the-job experiences which allow for the application and development of knowledge and skills acquired in the on-campus program. Work experiences are offered for variable credit up to a maximum of four credits. Department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 280B. Cooperative Education: Welding - Seminar. 1 Credit.
Share experiences with other students and the on-campus instructor in order to develop strategies for successful cooperative work experiences and future employment. Department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 286A. Intermediate Certification Welding Practice. 3 Credits.
Introduces preparing and joining plates in the 3G position for certification as per AWSD1.1 Structural Steel Welding codes. Third class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 286B. Advanced Certification Welding Practice. 3 Credits.
Introduces preparing and joining plates in the 4G position for certification as per AWSD1.1 Structural Steel Welding codes. Fourth class in a four course sequence. Audit available.
WLD 290. Submerged Arc Welding. 2 Credits.
Develops knowledge and skills with the submerged arc welding (SAW) process. Prerequisites: Department permission required. Audit available.
WLD 291. Maritime SMAW Carbon Steel Pipe Applications. 4 Credits.
Covers shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process to weld carbon steel pipes in advanced positions. Prerequisites: WLD 195 or WLD 256 or department permission.
WLD 292. Maritime Advanced SMAW Carbon Steel Pipe Applications. 4 Credits.
Covers shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process to weld carbon steel pipes in advanced positions. Prerequisites: WLD 291 or department permission.
WLD 293. Maritime GTAW Carbon Steel Pipe Applications. 4 Credits.
Covers gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process to weld carbon steel pipes in advanced positions. Prerequisites: WLD 292 or department permission.
WLD 296. Introduction to Maritime Pipe Fitting. 4 Credits.
Introduces pipe fitting concepts and techniques to fabricate pipe spools for the maritime industry. Prerequisites: WLD 293 or department permission.
WLD 297. Maritime Pipe Fitting. 4 Credits.
Covers fitting pipe utilizing butt joints for the maritime industry. Prerequisites: WLD 296 or department permission.
WLD 297A. Maritime Socket Joints. 4 Credits.
Covers fitting pipe utilizing socket joints for the maritime industry. Prerequisites: WLD 297 or department permission.