Welding Technology
A study of industrial blueprints. Emphasis placed on terminology, symbols, graphic description, and welding processes. Includes systems of measurement and industry standards. Also includes interpretation of plans and drawings used by industry to facilitate field application and production.
A fundamental course in layout and fabrication related to the welding industry. Major emphasis on structural shapes and use in construction.
An introduction to welding equipment and safety practices, including OSHA standards for industry.
Note: WLDG 1323 applies to the Petroleum Technology program or may be taken as a stand alone course. It is not a part of the Welding Certificate or AAS Degree.
Basic welding techniques using some of the following processes: Oxy-fuel welding (OFW) and cutting, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW).
An in-depth study of welding codes and their development in accordance with structural standards, welding processes, destructive and nondestructive test methods.
An introduction to the shielded metal arc welding process. Emphasis placed on power sources, electrode selection, oxy-fuel cutting, and various joint designs. Instruction provided in SMAW fillet welds in various positions.
An 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 1G and 2G using various electrodes.
A study of the production of various fillets and groove welds. Preparation of specimens for testing in various positions.
Advanced concepts of flux cored arc welding of structural and fabricated steel products. Skill development in multi-pass fillet and v-groove welding.
Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience.
Instruction using layout tools and blueprint reading with demonstration and guided practices with some of the following welding processes: oxy-fuel gas cutting and welding, shield metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), or any other approved welding process.
Overview of automated welding and cutting applications. Special emphasis on safe use and operation of equipment.
Advanced topics in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). Includes welding in various positions.
Last updated: 02/19/2019
