WELD S120 Basic Welding

3 credits (1+4)
A beginning level course covering the fundamentals of oxyacetylene welding, brazing and cutting, and electric arc welding. Emphasis in flat and horizontal welding positions on mild steel using a variety of welding rods and techniques.
Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older by the first day of class or instructor permission.

WELD S152 Intermediate Welding

3 credits (1+4)
This intermediate level welding techniques course focuses on shielded metal arc welding - SMAW, plasma arc cutting, oxygen-acetylene cutting, and metal grinding. Students will develop intermediate welding skills including gas metal arc welding using flux core and dual shield wire fillers. A special emphasis will be placed on proper fit-up and alignment for fillet and V-groove welds in the flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
Prerequisite: WELD S120 or instructor permission; Must be 16 years of age or older by the first day of class or instructor permission.

WELD S160 Welding Orientation Lab

3 credits (2+2)
Orients students to general welding. Includes developing safe practices, learning about the work environment, and procedures applicable to the cutting and welding of metals.
Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older by the first day of class or instructor permission.

WELD S162 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Basics

3 credits (.5+5)
Introduces students to shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) operation and safety. Develops welding skills in making stringer, weave, overlapping beads, fillet welds.
Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older by the first day of class or instructor permission.

WELD S163 Shielded Metal Arc Welding: Groove Welds

3 credits (0+6)
Continues shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) operations, developing skills in groove welds with backing. Also introduces the concepts of fit-up and alignment.
Prerequisite: WELD S162 or instructor permission; Must be 16 years of age or older by the first day of class or instructor permission.

WELD S164 Shielded Metal Arc Welding: Open V-Groove

3 credits (0+6)
Continues shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) operations, developing skills in open V-groove welds.
Prerequisite: WELD S163 or instructor permission; Must be 16 years of age or older by the first day of class or instructor permission.

WELD S165 Shielded Metal Arc Welding: Open Root Pipe

3 credits (.5+5)
Continues shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) operations, developing skills in open root pipe welds. Completion of this course qualifies the student to seek American Welding Society (AWS) Level I certification.
Prerequisite: WELD S164 or instructor permission; Must be 16 years of age or older by the first day of class or instructor permission.

WELD S175 Selected Topics in Advanced Welding

3 credits (1+4)
Designed for advanced welders to further their skills in one or more processes and levels. Topics may include aluminum welding, sheet welding, shield metal arc welding, pipe welding, flux-core arc welding, or other to be announced. May be repeated for credit when content varies.
Prerequisite: WELD S152 (C 2.00 or higher) or concurrent enrollment or instructor permission; Must be 16 years of age or older by the first day of class or instructor permission.

WELD S260 Introduction to Advanced Welding Techniques

3 credits (2+2)
Introduces students to the different types of welding symbols, identifies and explains detailed drawings, and explains how to use notes on drawings and bills of materials. Also covers air and plasma arc cutting, and introduces students to gas metal arc and flux cored arc weld
Prerequisite: AWS Level I certification or instructor permission; Must be 16 years of age or older by the first day of class or instructor permission.

WELD S261 Gas Metal Arc Welding

3 credits (1+4)
Focused on advanced, specialized techniques, and applications of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). Building upon prior GMAW experience, students will refine their skills in setting up and adjusting GMAW equipment for complex welding tasks. The course emphasizes performing advanced multi-pass fillet and groove welds on plate and pipe in various positions, using different filler metals and shielding gases. Topics include pulse transfer modes, spray arc techniques, welding with specialized wire electrodes, and working with a variety of metals such as aluminum and stainless steel. Students will also learn to troubleshoot GMAW equipment and optimize welding parameters for different applications. Emphasis is placed on adhering to industry standards and safety protocols throughout all welding operations. Must be 16 years of age or older by the first day of class or instructor permission.
Prerequisite: WELD S175 or instructor permission.

WELD S262 Flux Cored Arc Welding

3 credits (1+4)
Focused on advanced, specialized techniques, and applications of Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). Building upon foundational FCAW skills, students will delve into complex welding procedures, refining their abilities to set up and adjust FCAW equipment for advanced applications. Emphasis is placed on performing multi-pass fillet and groove welds on plate and pipe in all positions—including flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead—using various filler metals and shielding gases. Students will explore advanced FCAW processes, including dual-shield techniques. The curriculum covers troubleshooting FCAW equipment, optimizing welding parameters, and adapting techniques for specialized applications. Safety protocols and adherence to industry standards are integral components of the course, ensuring students develop professional practices in all welding operations. Must be 16 year of age or older by the first day of class.
Prerequisite: WELD S175 or instructor permission.

WELD S263 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

3 credits (1+4)
Focused on advanced, specialized techniques, and applications of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Building upon foundational GTAW skills acquired in previous courses, students will delve into complex welding procedures and refine their abilities to set up and adjust GTAW equipment for advanced applications. Emphasis is placed on performing high-quality welds on various metals—including aluminum, stainless steel, and other alloys—in multiple positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead) and complex joint configurations. Students will explore advanced GTAW techniques such as pulse welding, welding thin gauge materials, and precision welding required for critical applications. The curriculum covers troubleshooting GTAW equipment, optimizing welding parameters, and adapting techniques for specialized applications. Safety protocols and adherence to industry standards are integral components of the course, ensuring students develop professional practices in all welding operations. Must be 16 years of age by the first day of class or instructor permission.
Prerequisite: WELD S175 or instructor permission.

WELD S264 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding: Aluminum

3 credits (1+4)
Focused on advanced, specialized techniques, and applications of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) specifically for aluminum materials. Building upon prior GTAW skills, students will delve into the unique properties of aluminum metallurgy, advanced welding procedures, and precise control required for high-quality aluminum welds. Emphasis is placed on performing GTAW on aluminum in various positions and joint configurations, including thin gauge materials and complex assemblies. The curriculum covers equipment setup and adjustment for aluminum welding, selection of appropriate filler materials, shielding gases, and troubleshooting common issues specific to aluminum GTAW. Safety protocols and adherence to industry standards are integral components, ensuring students develop professional practices in aluminum welding operations. Must be 16 years of age or older by the first day of class or instructor permission.
Prerequisite: WELD S175 or instructor permission.

WELD S265 Shielded Metal Arc Welding: Stainless Steel

3 credits (1+4)
Focused on advanced, specialized techniques, and applications of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) specifically for stainless steel materials. Building upon prior GTAW skills, students will delve into the unique properties of stainless steel metallurgy, advanced welding procedures, and precise control required for high-quality stainless steel welds. Emphasis is placed on performing GTAW on stainless steel in various positions and joint configurations, including thin gauge materials and complex assemblies. The curriculum covers equipment setup and adjustment for stainless steel welding, selection of appropriate filler materials, shielding gases, and troubleshooting common issues specific to stainless steel GTAW. Safety protocols and adherence to industry standards are integral components, ensuring students develop professional practices in stainless steel welding operations. Must be 16 years of age or older by the first day of class or instructor permission.
Prerequisite: WELD S175 or instructor permission.

WELD S275 Selected Topics in Advanced Welding II

3 credits (1+4)
Advancing students' welding skills by focusing on advanced techniques in gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), shielded metal and flux cored arc welding (SMAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). Building upon prior knowledge from WELD S175, students will explore complex welding procedures, including advanced applications and problem-solving strategies for these processes. The course provides an in-depth study of welding symbols and detailed drawings, teaching students how to interpret and apply notes on drawings and bills of materials for sophisticated projects. Additionally, it covers advanced methods in plasma arc cutting to enhance cutting proficiency. May be repeated for credit when content varies. Must be 16 years of age or older by the first day of class or instructor's permission.
Prerequisite: WELD S175 or instructor permission.

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