WLD

Subject

WLD

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

abtech.edu

3 3 Prerequisites: None This course introduces basic welding and cutting. Emphasis is placed on beads applied with gases, mild steel fillers, and electrodes and the capillary action of solder. Upon completion, students should be able to set up welding and oxy-fuel equipment and perform welding, brazing, and soldering processes.

Subject

WLD

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

abtech.edu

Corequisite

None

2 3 Corequisites: None This course covers procedures for cutting, soldering and brazing of pipe and tubing. Topics include safety, proper equipment setup, and operation of soldering and brazing equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to solder and braze pipe, tubing, and fittings in various positions.

Subject

WLD

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

abtech.edu

Prerequisite

None

This course introduces the shielded metal arc (stick) welding process. Emphasis is placed on padding, fillet, and groove welds in various positions with SMAW electrodes. Upon 2 3 completion, students should be able to perform SMAW fillet and groove welds on carbon plate with prescribed electrodes. *WLD-116 SMAW (Stick) Plate/Pipe 1 9 4 This course is designed to enhance skills with the shielded metal arc (stick) welding process. Emphasis is placed on advancing manipulative skills with SMAW electrodes on varying joint geometry. Upon completion, students should be able to perform groove welds on carbon steel with prescribed 4 3 electrodes in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.

Subject

WLD

Credits (min)

5

Credits (max)

5

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

abtech.edu

Prerequisite

None WLD 115

Corequisite

None

Subject

WLD

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

abtech.edu

This course introduces metal arc welding and flux core arc welding processes. Topics include equipment set up and fillet and groove welds with emphasis on the application of proper GMAW and FCAW consumables on carbon steel plate. Upon completion, students should be able to perform fillet welds on carbon steel with prescribed filler materials in the flat, horizontal, and overhead positions.

Subject

WLD

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

abtech.edu

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

None

This course introduces the gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding process. Topics include correct selection of tungsten, polarity, gas, and proper filler rod with emphasis placed on safety, equipment setup, and welding techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to perform GTAW fillet and groove welds with various electrodes and filler materials. co-op/shop, and credit hours, respectively.

Subject

WLD

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

abtech.edu

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

None

1 Third Semester (Summer) 72 WLD-141 Symbols and Specifications 3

Subject

WLD

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

abtech.edu

This course introduces the basic symbols and specifications used in welding. Emphasis is placed on interpretation of lines, notes, welding symbols, and specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to read and interpret symbols and specifications commonly used in welding. WLD 143 Welding Metallurgy 1 2 2 This course introduces the concepts of welding metallurgy. Emphasis is placed on basic metallurgy, effects of welding on various metals, and metal classification and identification. Upon completion, students should be able to understand basic metallurgy, materials designation, and classification systems used in welding. *WLD-151 Fabrication I 2 6 4 This course introduces the basic principles of fabrication. Emphasis is placed on safety, measurement, layout techniques, and the use of fabrication tools and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to perform layout activities and operate various fabrication and material handling equipment. *WLD-215 SMAW (Stick) Pipe 1 9 4 This course covers the knowledge and skills that apply to welding pipe. Topics include pipe positions, joint geometry, and preparation with emphasis placed on bead application, profile, and discontinuities. Upon completion, students should be able to perform SMAW welds to applicable codes on carbon steel pipe with prescribed electrodes in various positions. *WLD-231 GTAW (TIG) Pipe 1 6 3 This course covers gas tungsten arc welding on pipe. Topics include joint preparation and fit up with emphasis placed on safety, GTAW welding technique, bead application, and joint geometry. Upon completion, students should be able to perform GTAW welds to applicable codes on pipe with prescribed electrodes and filler materials in various pipe positions. *WLD-261 Certification Practices 1 3 2 This course covers certification requirements for industrial welding processes. Topics include techniques and certification requirements for pre-qualified joint geometry. Upon completion, students should be able to perform welds on carbon steel plate and/or pipe according to applicable codes.

Subject

WLD

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

abtech.edu

Prerequisite

None None WLD-110, WLD-115, WLD-121 and WLD-131 WLD-115 or WLD-116 WLD-116 and WLD-132 WLD-115, WLD-121, and WLD-131

Corequisite

None

Total Credit Hours Required 37 Basic Welding Certificate I (C50420L2) The following courses give students a basic understanding of the principles and skills of modern- day welding. Upon completion, students should be able to apply basic welding techniques in both SMAW and GMAW welding. Courses requiring a grade of “C” or better: WLD Courses Required Credits

Subject

WLD

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

abtech.edu

Subject

WLD

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

abtech.edu

Subject

WLD

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

abtech.edu

Subject

WLD

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

abtech.edu

Total Credit Hours Required 65 Welding Technology Diploma (D50420) Courses requiring a grade of “C” or better: EGR and

Subject

WLD

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

abtech.edu

This course introduces destructive and nondestructive testing methods. Emphasis is placed on safety, types and methods of testing, and the use of testing equipment and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and/or perform a variety of destructive and nondestructive testing processes.

Subject

WLD

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

abtech.edu

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

None

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the tasks and responsibilities required of the robotic welding technician. Topics include robotic and welding safety, proper equipment usage and care, robotic welding programming, various automated welding applications, automated Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes, equipment controls and settings, and weld quality. Upon completion, students should be able to set up, program, operate, and successfully run robotic gas welding equipment for various welding applications.

Subject

WLD

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

abtech.edu

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

None