WLD 175 - Welding Technology

Credit Hours: 15
This course provides instruction in introductory welding theory, principles, and applications. Topics include welding safety, principles of welding, welding math and measurement, fabrication, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), oxyfuel and plasma arc thermal cutting, math for welders, blueprint reading, metallurgy, and fabrication. Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive certifications by Lincoln Electric - National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3). Certifications include Welding Safety, Principles of Welding, Welding Math and Measurement, and at least one of the following processes: Introduction and Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Introduction and Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Introduction and Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Fabrication I and Fabrication II. OSHA Forklift certification is also included.

Course Fee
Lecture Hours: 6 Lab Hours: 18

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring