OSHT 1301 Introduction to Safety and Health
Technology 3 Hours (3-0)
An introduction to the basic concepts of safety and health
in an industrial environment. Students will learn and
demonstrate proper safety procedures in a variety of
industry and classroom settings.
WLDG 1391 Special Topics in Welding Technology
3 Hours (3-0)
Topics address recently identified current events, skills,
knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the
technology or occupation and relevant to the professional
development of the student.
WLDG 1437 Introduction to Metallurgy
4 Hours (3-2)
A study of ferrous and nonferrous metals from the ore to
the finished product. Emphasis on metal alloys, heat treating,
hard surfacing, welding techniques, forging, foundry
processes, and mechanical properties of metal including
hardness, machinability, and ductility. Safe use of
Metallurgy and Chemical equipment.
WLDG 1521 Introduction to Welding Fundamentals
5 Hours (3-6)
An introduction to the fundamentals of equipment used in
oxy-acetylene welding (OFW-A) and shielded metal arc
welding (SMAW), including welding and cutting safety,
basic oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, basic arc welding
processes and basic metallurgy. The student will demonstrate
safety procedures associated with equipment; and
identify ferrous and nonferrous metals.
WLDG 1525 Introduction to Oxy-Fuel Welding (OFW) and Cutting (OFC)
5 Hours (3-6)
An introduction to OFW and OFC, including history and
future in welding, safety, setup and maintenance of OFW
and OFC equipment and supplies. The student will
describe or explain OFW and OFC safety procedures and
identify and classify fuels and filler metals. The student
will perform entry-level OFW and OFC operations and
select proper equipment and materials. Prerequisite:
WLDG 1521.
WLDG 1530 Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
5 Hours (3-6)
A study of the principles of GMAW setup and use of
GMAW equipment, and safe use of tools/equipment.
Instruction in various joint designs. The student will
describe welding positions with various joint designs on
plate; describe safety rules and equipment used; describe
the effects of welding parameters in GMAW; and understand
safety rules, equipment used, and testing performed
by visual inspection. Student will weld various types of
structural material and diagnose welding problems and
perform visual inspections. Prerequisite: WLDG 1521.
WLDG 1534 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
5 Hours (3-6)
An introduction to the principles of GTAW, setup/use of
GTAW equipment, and safe use of tools and equipment.
Welding instruction in various positions and joint designs.
The student will describe various joint designs; describe
safety rules and equipment; and describe the effects of
welding parameters in GTAW; and will weld various structural
materials. Prerequisite: WLDG 1521.
WLDG 1553 Intermediate Layout and Fabrication
5 Hours (3-6)
A course which covers design and production of shop layout
and fabrication. Emphasis placed on symbols, blueprints,
and written specifications. The student will identify
auxiliary views and calculate steel and pipe dimensions
using layout tools and construction templates. The student
will identify fittings, weldments, templates, and tools; and
interpret orthographic and isometric drawings.
WLDG 1557 Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
5 Hours (3-6)
A study of the production of various fillets and groove
welds. Preparation of specimens for testing in all test positions.
The student will identify principles of arc welding;
describe SMAW operations of fillet and groove joints;
explain heat treatments of low alloy steels; and explain
weld size and profiles. The student will prepare test plates;
perform fillet welds in the overhead position; perform Air
Carbon Arc Cutting (CAC-A), weld removal; perform
bevel groove welds with backing plates in various positions;
and demonstrate safe use of tools and equipment.
Prerequisite: WLDG 1521.
WLDG 2331 Advanced Blueprint Interpretation and Cost Analysis
3 Hours (3-0)
An advanced course on interpretation, and blueprint reading
with emphasis placed on inspection, cost analysis, and
estimating, including instruction in basic drafting skills.
WLDG 2355 Advanced Welding Metallurgy
3 Hours (2-2)
A study of metallurgy as it applies to welding, including
structure, identification, and testing of metals; temperature
changes and their effect on welded metals; properties of
metals, and factors affecting weldability of ferrous and
nonferrous metals.
WLDG 2380 and 2381 Cooperative Work Experience
3 Hours (1-0-20)
The student will be exposed to the application of careerrelated
activities encountered in the Welding area of specialization.
The student is required to work a minimum of
20 hours per week in a paid job in a welding trades cooperative
position under the supervision of the college and
training sponsor.
WLDG 2506 Intermediate Pipe Welding
5 Hours (3-6)
A comprehensive course on the welding of pipe using the
shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Position of
welds will be 1G, 2G, 5G, and 6G using various electrodes.
Topics covered include electrode selection, equipment
setup, and safe shop practices. The student will describe
equipment and required pipe preparation. The student will
perform 1G, 2G, 5G, and 6G welds using various electrodes.
Prerequisite: WLDG 2543. Capstone course.
WLDG 2535 Advanced Layout and Fabrication
5 Hours (3-6)
A continuation of the Intermediate Layout and Fabrication
course which covers production and fabrication of layout
tools and processes. Emphasis on application of fabrication
and layout skills. The student will apply appropriate
techniques of fabrication; design welding projects; prepare
drawings and produce templates. The student will apply
layout offsets; take offs; bills of materials; and apply mathematical
concepts in the construction of projects. Safety
will be stressed. Prerequisite: WLDG 1553 and WLDG
1557.
WLDG 2539 Advanced Oxy-Fuel Welding (OFW) and Cutting (OFC)
5 Hours (3-6)
A study of all position welding on ferrous and nonferrous
metals using OFW processes, including welding, cutting,
brazing, and soldering operations. The student will identify
and explain OFW procedures; and select proper tools,
equipment and materials. The student will perform
advanced OFW and OFC operations; and identify and
select appropriate tools, equipment, and materials. Safety
will be stressed. Prerequisite: WLDG 1525.
WLDG 2543 Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
5 Hours (3-6)
Advanced topics based on accepted welding codes.
Training provided with various electrodes in SMAW
processes on open V-groove joints in all positions. The student
will describe effects of preheating and postweld heating;
explain precautions used when welding various metals
and alloys; distinguish between qualification and certification
procedures; and discuss problems of welding discontinuities.
The student will perform open groove welds with
mild steel and low alloy electrodes in all positions. Safety
will be stressed. Prerequisite: WLDG 1557.
WLDG 2547 Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
5 Hours (3-6)
Advanced topics in GMAW welding, including welding in
various positions and directions on plate and pipe with
.035, .045 and innershield wire with various shielding
gases. The student will exhibit expertise in various welding
positions on pipe; describe safety rules and equipment
used; and describe the effects of welding parameters in
GMAW. The student will weld various joint designs and
diagnose welding problems and perform visual inspection.
Prerequisite: WLDG 1530.
WLDG 2551 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
5 Hours (3-6)
Advanced topics in GTAW welding, including welding in
various positions and directions. The student will exhibit
expertise in various welding positions; describe safety
rules and equipment used; and describe the effects of welding
parameters in GTAW. The student will weld various
joint designs; diagnose welding problems; and perform
visual inspection. Prerequisite: WLDG 1534.
WLDG 2553 Advanced Pipe Welding
5 Hours (3-6)
Advanced 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. Prerequisite: WLDG 2543 Capstone
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