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29 courses with the subject WELD, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

WELD 1002Math for Welders1

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/0 credits lab Math skills are essential for welder who read blueprints, layouts, fit-up, fabricate or design welded structures. This course will review the basic math concepts required to be a successful welder. Topics covered will include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Direct measurement, computed measurement and stretch-outs are also included.

Subject
WELD
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None Course
Corequisite
WELD 1004 , WELD 1006 , WELD 1008 , WELD 1012 , WELD 1014 , WELD 1016 , and WELD 1018
WELD 1004Oxy-Fuel Applications1

Credit(s) 0 credits lecture/1 credit lab This course focuses on the hand skills, safety ,and knowledge needed to be proficient with oxy-fuel brazing and oxy-fuel cutting processes. Also covered are oxy-fuel track cutting, carbon arc gouging, plasma cutting and gouging.

Subject
WELD
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None Course
Corequisite
WELD 1002 , WELD 1006 , WELD 1008 , WELD 1012 , WELD 1014 , WELD 1016 , and WELD 1018
WELD 1006Oxy-Fuel Processes1

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/0 credits lab This course focuses on oxy-fuel safety and background knowledge needed to be proficient with oxy-fuel brazing and oxy-fuel cutting processes.

Subject
WELD
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None Course
Corequisite
WELD 1002 , WELD 1004 , WELD 1008 , WELD 1012 , WELD 1014 , WELD 1016 , and WELD 1018
WELD 1008Blue Print Reading I2

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/1 credit lab This course covers basic lines, basic views, title block information, notes and specifications, dimensions, structural shapes, auxiliary views, section views, detailed and assembly prints, and welding symbols blueprint information. Application of blueprint reading will be applied to weld fabrication projects which include use of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and Oxy-Fuel cutting and brazing.

Subject
WELD
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None Course
Corequisite
WELD 1002 , WELD 1004 , WELD 1006 , WELD 1012 , WELD 1014 , WELD 1016 , and WELD 1018
WELD 1012Processes and Power Sources I3

Credit(s) 3 credits lecture/0 credits lab This course covers the basic terminology, fundamentals, design and application of welding processes and power sources.

Subject
WELD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None Course
Corequisite
WELD 1002 , WELD 1004 , WELD 1006 , WELD 1008 , WELD 1014 , WELD 1016 , and WELD 1018
WELD 1014Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I3

Credit(s) 0 credits lecture/3 credits lab This course focuses on the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process, welding carbon and stainless steel fillet and groove welds in all positions. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding knowledge and safety are also covered.

Subject
WELD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None Course
Corequisite
WELD 1002 , WELD 1004 , WELD 1006 , WELD 1008 , WELD 1012 , WELD 1016 , and WELD 1018
WELD 1016Gas Metal Arc Welding I3

Credit(s) 0 credits lecture/3 credits lab This course covers hands-on training with the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) process, using short circuit transfer, spray transfer, and pulse spray transfer on carbon steels. Gas Metal Arc Welding safety, knowledge and variables are also covered.

Subject
WELD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None Course
Corequisite
WELD 1002 , WELD 1004 , WELD 1006 , WELD 1008 , WELD 1012 , WELD 1014 , and WELD 1018
WELD 1018Shielded Metal Arc Welding I3

Credit(s) 0 credits lecture/3 credits lab This course covers hands on training utilizing the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process with 610 and 7018 filler metals on carbon steels in various positions. Shielded Metal Arc Welding knowledge and safety and process variables are also covered.

Subject
WELD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None Course
Corequisite
WELD 1002 , WELD 1004 , WELD 1006 , WELD 1008 , WELD 1012 , WELD 1014 , and WELD 1016
WELD 1022Blueprint Reading II3

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/2 credits lab This course covers and builds the hands-on skills that are essential to fabricate weldments from blueprints with multiple welding processes. The hands on course approach, teaches students how to visualize blueprints by actually building welding projects from them. Students will start by fabricating projects from very simple blueprints, while each blueprint the student receives will get more challenging. All blueprints will be introduced by the instructor.

Subject
WELD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
WELD 1008 Course
Corequisite
WELD 1028 , WELD 1034 , and WELD 1036
WELD 1024Metals Theory I2

Credit(s) 2 credits lecture/0 credits lab This course cover history of metals, everyday metal we use, metal testing methods, basics of metallurgy, mechanical properties, physical properties, and welding low, medium, and high carbon steels.

Subject
WELD
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
WELD 1012
WELD 1026Process and Power Source II3

Credit(s) 3 credits lecture/0 credits lab This course covers processes such as Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) self-shielded and externally-shielded, Submerged Arc Welding (SAW), and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) of aluminum and stainless steel. Pulse spray vs. Pulse on Pulse welding setup and use is discussed as well as advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) practices for plate welding. Inverter power source design function and application along with process consumables and shielding mediums will also be covered.

Subject
WELD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
WELD 1012
WELD 1028Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II3

Credit(s) 0 credits lecture/3 credits lab This course covers the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process, welding aluminum fillet and groove welds in all positions. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding knowledge and safety are also covered.

Subject
WELD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
WELD 1002 , WELD 1004 , WELD 1006 , WELD 1008 , WELD 1012 , WELD 1014 , WELD 1016 , AND WELD 1018 Course
Corequisite
WELD 1022 , WELD 1034 , AND WELD 1036
WELD 1034Gas Metal Arc Welding II3

Credit(s) 0 credits lecture/3 credits lab This course covers hands-on training utilizing the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) process on stainless steel and aluminum fillet welds and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) on carbon steel. Gas Metal Arc Welding safety, knowledge, and variables are also covered.

Subject
WELD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
WELD 1002 , WELD 1004 , WELD 1006 , WELD 1008 , WELD 1012 , WELD 1014 , WELD 1016 , and WELD 1018 Course
Corequisite
WELD 1022 , WELD 1028 , AND WELD 1036
WELD 1036Shielded Metal Arc Welding II3

Credit(s) 0 credits lecture/3 credits lab This course covers hands-on training utilizing 6010 and 7018 filler metals on carbon steels with the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process. This course starts in the vertical position on fillet joints and then concentrates on 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G plates without backing strips. Backing strips will be used only as required.

Subject
WELD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
WELD 1002 , WELD 1004 , WELD 1006 , WELD 1008 , WELD 1012 , WELD 1014 , WELD 1016 , and WELD 1018 Course
Corequisite
WELD 1022 , WELD 1028 , AND WELD 1034
WELD 1209Basic Pipe Welding5

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/4 credits lab This course focuses on the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) of carbon steel pipe in the horizontal position using E6010 and E7018 electrodes. The focus of this course will be preparing for an American Welding Society (AWS) qualification test on pipe in the 2G position. The course covers 6010 open root passes with fill and cover passes being made with both 6010 and 7018 electrodes.

Subject
WELD
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
WELD 1022 , WELD 1024 , WELD 1026 , WELD 1028 , WELD 1034 , and WELD 1036
WELD 2000Basic Pipe Layout3

Credit(s) 2 credits lecture/1 credit lab The focus of this course will be basic pipe layout techniques. Students will learn to level, quarter mark, cut, fit, and weld basic pipe joints in various positions from hand drawn templates. Cutting techniques will concentrate on manual Oxy-Fuel Cutting (OFC) pipe joints for accurate fit-up. Each pipe joint will be welded and inspected to meet visual inspection criteria.

Subject
WELD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
WELD 1022 , WELD 1024 , WELD 1026 , WELD 1028 , WELD 1034 , and WELD 1036
WELD 2004Metals Theory II3

Credit(s) 3 credits lecture/0 credits lab This course will cover basic metallurgy of Stainless Steel and Aluminum. Focus will be on the different alloys and the weldability of each alloy. Welding procedures and repair procedures will be discussed for carbon steel, titanium, and cast iron.

Subject
WELD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
WELD 1022 , WELD 1024 , WELD 1026 , WELD 1028 , WELD 1034 , and WELD 1036
WELD 2006Welding Code Interpretation2

Credit(s) 2 credits lecture/0 credits lab This emphasis of this course covers information and interpretation of American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 Welding Code. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section IX and American Petroleum Institute (API) Standard 1104 are covered briefly. Welding procedure qualification, welder performance qualification, and extent of welder qualification are examined and developed. Joint design, inspection and testing of welds, welding variables will also be covered.

Subject
WELD
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None Registration Requirement(s): Admission to: Welding AAS, Robotic and Laser Welding AAS or certificate, or Welding Fabricator certificate
WELD 2008Blueprint Reading III4

Credit(s) 0 credits lecture/4 credits lab This course will cover the setup and use of laser cutting and laser cut parts for blueprint projects. It will also introduce robotic welding and apply weld procedures to basic weld joints. It improves visualization skills and refines the advanced hand and layout skills essential for fabrication of weldments. Students will use advanced and intricate blueprints to fabricate projects from a variety of base metals using the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process. Welding symbols and various welding processes will also be employed.

Subject
WELD
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
WELD 1022 , WELD 1024 , WELD 1026 , WELD 1028 , WELD 1034 , and WELD 1036
WELD 2012GMAW 5G and 6G Pipe Welding2

Credit(s) 0 credits lecture/2 credits lab This course covers hands on training utilizing the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) process on carbon steel pipe. The course focus will be on open root, fill, and cover passes in the 5G and 6G positions. Guided bend test will meet American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 visual inspection criteria.

Subject
WELD
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
WELD 1209 , WELD 2000 , WELD 2004 , WELD 2006 , and WELD 2008
WELD 2014GTAW 5G and 6G Pipe Welding5

Credit(s) 0 credits lecture/5 credits lab This course covers hands-on training utilizing the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process on carbon steel pipe. The focus of this course will be open root passes made in the 5G and 6G positions with GTAW while fill and cover passes will use walking the cup technique and also be made with Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) using 7018. American Welding Society (AWS) welding procedures will be used to evaluate welds.

Subject
WELD
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
WELD 1209 , WELD 2000 , WELD 2004 , WELD 2006 , and WELD 2008
WELD 2016SMAW 5G and 6G Pipe Welding5

Credit(s) 0 credits lecture/5 credits lab This course covers hands-on training, utilizing 6010 and 7018 filler metals on carbon steel pipe with the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process. The focus of this course will be on 6010 open root passes with fill and cover passes being made with both 6010 and 7018 electrodes in the 5G and 6G positions. Pipe beveling will be completed by machining pipe coupons on lathe. The focus of this course will be preparing for an American Welding Society (AWS) qualification test on pipe in the 5G or 6G positions.

Subject
WELD
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
WELD 1209 , WELD 2000 , WELD 2004 , WELD 2006 , and WELD 2008
WELD 2018Blueprint Reading IV5

Credit(s) 0 credits lecture/5 credits lab This course will develop design and cost estimates to build a fabrication project. Working individually and in teams, students will design and build welded projects. Cost estimates will be discussed and compared base on design requirements.

Subject
WELD
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
WELD 1209 , WELD 2000 , WELD 2004 , WELD 2006 , and WELD 2008
WELD 2100Laser Cutting2

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/1 credit lab This course is an introduction to laser cutting. The focus is on laser safety, laser programming, and laser cutting fundamentals. Lab work will include creating programs and programming of laser for welding.

Subject
WELD
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None Course
Corequisite
WELD 2006 , WELD 2110 , WELD 2120 , WELD 2130 , WELD 2140 , and WELD 2150 Registration Requirement(s): Admission to: Robotic and Laser Welding AAS or certificate
WELD 2110Laser Welding4

Credit(s) 2 credits lecture/2 credits lab This course is an introduction to laser welding. The focus is on laser safety, theory of laser welding, and laser fundamentals. Lab work will include creating weld procedures and programming of laser for welding.

Subject
WELD
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None Course
Corequisite
WELD 2006 , WELD 2100 , WELD 2120 , WELD 2130 , WELD 2140 , and WELD 2150 Registration Requirement(s): Admission to: Robotic and Laser Welding AAS or certificate
WELD 2120Welding Procedures1

Credit(s) 0 credits lecture/1 credit lab This course is an introduction to weld procedure development. The focus is on documentation of procedure qualification and writing weld procedures. Lab work will include, but is not limited to, creating procedures for robotic and laser welding.

Subject
WELD
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None Course
Corequisite
WELD 2006 , WELD 2100 , WELD 2110 , WELD 2130 , WELD 2140 , and WELD 2150 Registration Requirement(s): Admission to: Robotic and Laser Welding AAS or certificate
WELD 2130Fanuc Robotic Welding3

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/2 credits lab This course covers the Fanuc robot controller and welder. The focus will be weld safety, Fanuc program language, and robot operation. Labs will include creating programs, editing programs, controlling motion, and performing welds. American Welding Society (AWS) visual acceptance criteria will be used to evaluate welds.

Subject
WELD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None Course
Corequisite
WELD 2006 , WELD 2100 , WELD 2110 , WELD 2120 , WELD 2140 , and WELD 2150 Registration Requirement(s): Admission to: Robotic and Laser Welding AAS or certificate
WELD 2140ABB Robotic Welding3

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/2 credits lab This course covers the ABB robotic controller and welder. The focus will be on weld safety, ABB program language, and robot operation. Labs will include creating programs, editing programs, controlling motion, and performing welds. American Welding Society (AWS) visual acceptance criteria will be used to evaluate welds.

Subject
WELD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None Course
Corequisite
WELD 2006 , WELD 2100 , WELD 2110 , WELD 2120 , WELD 2130 , and WELD 2150 Registration Requirement(s): Admission to: Robotic and Laser Welding AAS or certificate
WELD 2150OTC Robotic Welding3

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/2 credits lab This course covers the OTC robot controller and welder. The focus will be on weld safety, OTC program language, and robot operation. Labs will include creating programs, editing programs, controlling motion, and performing welds. American Welding Society (AWS) visual acceptance criteria will be used to evaluate welds.

Subject
WELD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None Course
Corequisite
WELD 2006 , WELD 2100 , WELD 2110 , WELD 2120 , WELD 2130 , and WELD 2140 Registration Requirement(s): Admission to: Robotic and Laser Welding AAS or certificate

Source: Anoka Technical College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61