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Welding

Welders work in a wide variety of industries, from car racing to manufacturing. The work that welders do and the equipment they use vary, depending on the industry. Technology is creating more uses for welding in the workplace. For example, new ways are being developed to bond dissimilar materials and nonmetallic materials, such as plastics, composites and new alloys. Also, advances in laser beam and electron beam welding, new fluxes and other new technologies and techniques all point to an increasing need for highly trained and skilled welders.

Linked courses offered in this area:

Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (WLDG 1028)

CEUs: 12.8
Duration: 128 hrs

An introduction to the shielded metal arc welding process. Emphasis is placed on power sources, electrode selection, oxy-fuel cutting, and various joint designs. Instruction is provided in SMAW fillet welds in various positions.

Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (WLDG 1030)

CEUs: 12.8
Duration: 128 hrs

A study of the principles of gas metal arc welding, setup and use of GMAW equipment, and safe use of tools and equipment.

Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (WLDG 1034)

CEUs: 12.0
Duration: 128 hrs

An 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.

Intermediate Pipe Welding (WLDG 2006)

CEUs: 12.0
Duration: 128 hrs

Prerequisites: WLDG 1028/1528 and WLDG 2043/2543

A comprehensive course on welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Welds will be done using various positions. Topics covered include electrode selection, equipment setup and safe shop practices.

Intermediate Welding using Multiple Processes (WLDG 2013)

CEUs: 12.0
Duration: 128 hrs

Prerequisites: WLDG 1034/1534 and WLDG 2051/2551

Students are given instruction using layout tools and blueprint reading with demonstrations in some of the following processes: shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, etc. Note: No textbook required

Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (WLDG 2034)

CEUs: 12.0
Duration: 128 hrs

Prerequisites: WLDG 1028/1528 or approval of department chair

Advanced topics based on accepted welding codes. Training provided with various electrodes in shielded metal arc welding with open V-groove joints in all positions.

Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (WLDG 2051)

CEUs: 12.0
Duration: 128 hrs

Prerequisites: WLDG 1028/1528 or approval of department chair

Advanced topics in GTAW welding, including welding in various positions and directions.

Advanced Pipe Welding (WLDG 2053)

CEUs: 12.8
Duration: 128 hrs

Prerequisites: WLDG 1035 or approval of department chair

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.

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