Associate of Applied Science
Welding
Pathways
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Welding Technology, -
Welding Technology, Certificate 1, Certificate -
Welding Technology, Certificate 2, Certificate -
Advanced Pipe Welding, OSA -
Introduction to Multi-Process Pipe Welding, OSA -
Introduction to Multi-Process Structural Welding, OSA
Courses
WLDG 1200: Introduction to Welding
Credits 2Equipment used in oxy-fuel and arc welding. Includes cutting of ferrous metals. Emphasizes welding and cutting safety and basic welding processes.
WLDG 1417: Layout & Fabrication
Credits 4fundamental course in layout and fabrication related to the welding industry. Major emphasis on structural shapes and use in construction.
WLDG 1423: Welding Safety, Tools, and Equipment
Credits 4An introduction to welding equipment and safety practices, including OSHA standards for industry.
WLDG 1428: Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Credits 4An introduction to the shielded metal arc welding process. Emphasis placed on power sources, electrode selection, and various joint designs.
WLDG 1430: Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
Credits 4A study of the principles of gas metal arc welding, setup and use of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) equipment and safe use of tools and equipment. Instruction in various joint designs.
WLDG 1434: Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
Credits 4An 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
Credits 4An 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 and electrodes.
WLDG 1457: Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Credits 4A study of the production of various fillets and groove welds. Preparation of specimens for testing in various positions.
WLDG 2370: Intermediate Pipe Welding
Credits 3A comprehensive course on the welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and/or other processes. Welds will be done using various positions. Topics covered include electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices.
WLDG 2443: Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Credits 4Advanced topics based on accepted welding codes. Training provided with various electrodes in shielded metal arc processes with open V-groove joints in various positions.
WLDG 2451: Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
Credits 4Advanced topics in GTAW welding, including welding in various positions and directions.
WLDG 2453: Advanced Pipe Welding
Credits 4Advanced topics involving welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Topics include electrode selection, equipment setup and safe shop practices. Emphasis on weld positions 5G and 6G using various electrodes.