WLD100 Cutting Processes  3 credits  (1 lec, 4 lec lab hrs/wk)

Emphasizes oxy-acetylene hand cutting and mechanized cutting with track burner, introduction to plasma arc cutting, oxy-fuel cutting and scarfing, and air arc gouging. Topics include brazing, and oxy-acetylene welding in flat, and efficient use of hand and machine oxy-acetylene torch cutting, and industrial safety.

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.

Course classification: CTE

WLD101 Shielded Metal Arc Welding  6 credits  (2 lec, 8 lec lab hrs/wk)

This course covers shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) including safety, arc welding fundamentals, polarity, amperage ranges, weld techniques, weld defects, causes and cures. Students learn through lecture, demonstration and practical application of skills and concepts. Lab activities will cover flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead welds using E6010 and E7018 electrodes.

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.

Course classification: CTE

WLD102 Lab A  3 credits  (1 lec, 4 lec lab hrs/wk)

Prerequisite(s): ( WLD100 and WLD101 )

Development of the student’s ability to weld on a variety of metals using a variety of welding processes. The skill development of the course will include print reading and interpretation, material layout and cutting, joint preparation, process determination, machine setup, welding and inspection of final project. Emphasis will be on welding techniques that meet or exceed industrial standards.

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.

Course classification: CTE

WLD103 Gas Metal Arc Welding  3 credits  (1 lec, 4 lec lab hrs/wk)

Prerequisite(s): ( DRFT105 and WLD100 and WLD101 )

Covers gas metal arc welding (GMAW) process. The semi-automatic gas metal arc welding (GMAW) process and manual welding techniques will be presented. Equipment needs, setup, joint design, filler metals, shielding gases, welding techniques, along with safety will be stressed. Proper joint design, preparation, and welding techniques. Lab activities will cover all position butt and fillet welds on mild steel, and basic techniques on aluminum and stainless steel.

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.

Course classification: CTE

WLD104 Flux Core Arc Welding  3 credits  (1 lec, 4 lec lab hrs/wk)

Prerequisite(s): ( DRFT105 and WLD100 and WLD101 )

Covers flux cored arc welding (FCAW) process. The semi-automatic flux cored arc welding (FCAW) process, both with and without shielding gas, and manual welding techniques will be presented. Equipment needs, setup, joint design, filler metals, shielding gases, welding techniques, along with safety, will be stressed. Proper joint design, preparation, and welding to American Welding Society (AWS) certification standards and testing methods will be emphasized. Lab activities will cover all position welds.

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.

Course classification: CTE

WLD105 Pipe Fitting and Welding I  3 credits  (1 lec, 4 lec lab hrs/wk)

Prerequisite(s): ( WLD102 and WLD103 and WLD104 and WLD110 )

Introduces pipe layout, fitting, and arc welding covering basic pipe and piping information, basic pipe layout practices, and basic pipe welding techniques. Safety, quality, and proper weld technique will be stressed according to industry standards for appearance and weld soundness.

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.

Course classification: CTE

WLD106 Welding Lab B  3 credits  (1 lec, 4 lec lab hrs/wk)

Prerequisite(s): ( WLD102 and WLD103 and WLD104 and WLD110 )

Continuation of WLD102 in developing the student’s ability to weld on a variety of metals using a variety of welding processes. The skill development of the course will include print reading and interpretation, material layout and cutting, joint preparation, process determination, machine setup, welding and inspection of final project. Emphasis will be on welding techniques that meet or exceed industrial standards.

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.

Course classification: CTE

WLD107 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I  3 credits  (1 lec, 4 lec lab hrs/wk)

Prerequisite(s): ( WLD102 and WLD103 and WLD104 and WLD110 )

Covers all aspects of manual gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) from safety and process operation through welding techniques and applications. Emphasis will be on safety, equipment setup, manual welding techniques, and procedures for both ferrous and non-ferrous materials, quality control and inspection, and industrial codes and procedures.

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.

Course classification: CTE

WLD110 Certification Prep For 1st Year  3 credits  (1 lec, 4 lec lab hrs/wk)

Prerequisite(s): ( DRFT105 and WLD100 and WLD101 )

Corequisite(s): ( WLD103 and WLD104 )

Provides experienced welders with lab time for practice in basic welding techniques for skills upgrading and/or certification. The instructor is available for technical assistance.

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.

Course classification: CTE

WLD115 Welding Skills For Industry  3 credits  (1 lec, 4 lec lab hrs/wk)

Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent

This is an introductory welding course designed for students in diesel technology, agroecology, and related fields, focusing on essential welding and cutting skills used in equipment repair and fabrication across agricultural and industrial settings. Students will receive hands-on instruction in the safe operation of oxy-acetylene torches, including cutting and scarfing techniques commonly used for metal removal and repair preparation. The course also covers machine set-up and basic operation for GMAW (MIG) and SMAW (Stick) welding processes, with an emphasis on machine set-up, electrode selection, and equipment troubleshooting. A brief introduction to aluminum GMAW welding is included to familiarize students with differences in materials, shielding gases, and techniques. Students will also be introduced to carbon arc gouging for removing welds and defects efficiently. Emphasis on safety procedures, proper PPE use, and industry-standard practices.

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.

Course classification: CTE

WLD150 Welding & Joining  3 credits  (1 lec, 4 lec lab hrs/wk)

Prerequisite(s): ( WLD102 and WLD103 and WLD104 and WLD110 )

Introduces the application of modern welding, joining, and forming processes on manufacturing materials. The focus is on new welding and joining processes for ferrous and non-ferrous metals and various materials used in manufacturing. Metallurgy of ferrous and non-ferrous materials will be studied and procedures practiced.

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.

Course classification: CTE

WLD180 Internship - Welding  1-12 credits  (3 lab hrs/wk/cr)

Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent

Practical on-site experience that will allow students to explore workplace environments and career options.

This course may be taken 12 times for credit.

Course classification: LDC

WLD200 Welding Processes II  3 credits  (1 lec, 4 lec lab hrs/wk)

Prerequisite(s): ( WLD203 )

Continuation of Electric Arc Welding Processes emphasizing the basics of Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding and Flux Cored Arc Welding. Students will develop basic knowledge and skill in setup and safe use of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) to industry standards.

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.

Course classification: CTE

WLD201 Pipe Fitting and Welding II  3 credits  (1 lec, 4 lec lab hrs/wk)

Prerequisite(s): ( WLD105 and WLD106 and WLD107 and WLD150 )

Theory and practical application of pipe joint preparation and design; API (American Petroleum Institute) and AWS (American Welding Society) welding codes specifications for pipe and pipe fittings; geometric curve design for branched joints for piping system; wire and electrodes selections; advanced welding blue print and pipe welding symbols, SMAW.

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.

Course classification: CTE

WLD202 Forklift Operator Training and Cert  1 credit  (2 lec lab hrs/wk)

Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent

Corequisite(s): ( WLD106 )

This course provides all the necessary instruction and training required by the forklift operator regulations.

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.

Course classification: CTE

WLD203 Advanced Individual Welding  3 credits  (1 lec, 4 lec lab hrs/wk)

Prerequisite(s): ( WLD106 )

Allows the students to either specialize in welding techniques and processes they find appropriate for their needs and/or design, draw, estimate, order material, lay out, and fabricate an individualized project. Student will utilize practical application of industry methods in accomplishing these goals.

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.

Course classification: CTE

WLD204 Pipe Welding and Fitting III  3 credits  (1 lec, 4 lec lab hrs/wk)

Prerequisite(s): ( WLD106 and WLD201 )

With the continuance of WLD 201, this course introduces students to fitting small diameter pipe in saddles, 45 laterals, and concentric reducers. Also looking at 45 offsets and rolled offsets with 4" Sch 40 pipe.

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.

Course classification: CTE

WLD205 The Welding Business  3 credits  (3 lec hrs/wk)

This course introduces students to business aspects of the welding industry. Topics will include relevant business issues such as entrepreneurship, business planning, leadership, management, quality control, risk management, productivity, safety, and estimating.

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.

Course classification: CTE

WLD206 Lab C  3 credits  (1 lec, 4 lec lab hrs/wk)

Prerequisite(s): ( WLD100 and WLD101 )

Emphasizes layout and fitting skills applicable to an industrial welding and fabrication shop including reading prints, estimating and ordering material, performing layout and cutting work, fitting pieces into assemblies, and weld-out procedures applicable to fabricating a finished product. Emphasizes problem-solving and cooperation within an industrial-like environment. Safety, accuracy, quality, and a commitment to excellence emphasized.

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.

Course classification: CTE

WLD207 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II  3 credits  (1 lec, 4 lec lab hrs/wk)

Prerequisite(s): ( WLD107 )

Continued study of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) introduced in WLD 107. Through classroom discussions, video tapes, and hands on application, the course will cover intermediate and advanced techniques in the GTAW. Covering advanced ac wave control, distortion control and weld defects and discontinuities.

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.

Course classification: CTE

WLD210 Certification Prep for 2nd Year  3 credits  (1 lec, 4 lec lab hrs/wk)

Prerequisite(s): ( WLD110 )

Provides experienced welders with lab time for practice in basic welding techniques for skills upgrading and/or certification. The instructor is available for technical assistance.

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.

Course classification: CTE

WLD280 CWE: Welding Tech  1-12 credits  (3 lab hrs/wk/cr)

Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent

Practical on-site experience that will allow students to test knowledge learned in the classroom and explore the variety of workplaces in which to apply that knowledge.

This course may be taken 12 times for credit.

Course classification: LDC