C276

Welding (WELD)

LTC,OCC

Program Overview:
This certificate program introduces students to welding techniques that prepare graduates for employment in the welding industry and other industries that benefit from the skills of welders. The curriculum includes types and use of equipment and materials, skill performance, safety, and blueprint reading. The program prepares graduates for entry-level employment in the welding industry. It also benefits incumbent workers within the welding industry by building welding skills.

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	Program Requirements
	Prefix/Num	Title	Info	CR	FA2019	SP2020

MTH 1201

Technical Mathematics

3

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This course is designed for students enrolled in technical programs. Topics include: measurement and approximation, algebraic principles and operation, identification and use of formulas. In addition, geometric and trigonometric principles may also be covered if applicable to the program area. Emphasis is placed on the application of mathematical concepts to the solution of problems in vocational and technical fields. PREREQUISITE: Score at beginning algebra level on placement exam or consent of instructor.

WEL 1210

Gas Metal Arc Welding

2

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A study of the basic applications of gas metal arc welding with standard solid filler wire. PREREQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in or completion of WEL 1260 Combination Welding I or consent of instructor.

WEL 1215

Shielded Metal Arc Welding I

2

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Basic theory and laboratory activities for shielded metal arc welding, including electrode selection, types of welding joints, and application of shield metal arc welding (SMAW). PREREQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in or completion of WEL 1260 Combination Welding I or consent of instructor.

WEL 1220

Metal Cutting and Preparation

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This course covers metal cutting, forming and finishing processes that are related to welding industry. Metal cutting forming processes such as oxy-fuel cutting, plasma arc cutting, CNC plasma table operation, shearing, punching, gouging, metal shears, metal break, roll forming, casting, sawing and grinding are studied and performed. Forming, finishing and fabricating of metal projects are also included in this course. PREREQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in or completion of WEL 1260 Combination Welding I or consent of instructor.

ELEC

Elective

4

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WEL 1225

Blueprint Reading

4

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A practical course consisting of basic sketching, dimensioning material shapes and welding blueprint interpretation.

WEL 1230

Shielded Metal Arc Welding II

2

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A study of intermediate applications of shielded metal arc welding, specifically in the horizontal and vertical positions on butt, tee and lap joint designs on mild steelplate. PREREQUISITE: WEL 1215 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I and concurrent enrollment in or completion of WEL 1260 Combination Welding I, or consent of instructor.

WEL 1260

Combination Welding I

2

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A combination of introductory level lectures and laboratory activities in gas metal arc welding, shielded metal arc welding, fuel gas welding, brazing and cutting.

We recommend that you contact an advisor before enrolling in any degree, certificate, or transfer program to ensure all requirements are met including total hours associated with transfer courses.

This is a General Education or Elective course to be selected and therefore has no schedule link.