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21 courses with the subject WLD, 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.

WLD 110Cutting Processes2.0

This course introduces oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cutting systems. Topics include safety, proper equipment setup, and operation of oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cutting equipment with emphasis on straight line, curve and bevel cutting. Upon completion, students should be able to oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cut metals of varying thickness.

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
WLD 111Oxy-Fuel Welding2.0

This course introduces the oxy-fuel welding process. Topics include safety, proper equipment setup, and operation of oxy-fuel welding equipment with emphasis on bead application, profile, and discontinuities. Upon completion, students should be able to oxy-fuel weld fillets and grooves on plate and pipe in various positions.

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
WLD 112Basic Welding Processes2.0

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
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
WLD 115SMAW (Stick) Plate5.0

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 completion, students should be able to perform SMAW fillet and groove welds on carbon plate with prescribed electrodes.

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
WLD 116SMAW (stick) Plate/Pipe4.0

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 electrodes in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
WLD 121GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate4.0

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
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
WLD 122GMAW (MIG) Plate/Pipe3.0

This course is designed to enhance skills with the gas metal arc (MIG) welding process. Emphasis is placed on advancing skills with the GMAW process making groove welds on carbon steel plate and pipe in various positions. Upon completion, students should be able to perform groove welds with prescribed electrodes on various joint geometry.

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
WLD 131GTAW (TIG) Plate4.0

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.

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
WLD 132GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe3.0

This course is designed to enhance skills with the gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding process. Topics include setup, joint preparation, and electrode selection with emphasis on manipulative skills in all welding positions on plate and pipe. Upon completion, students should be able to perform GTAW welds with prescribed electrodes and filler materials on various joint geometry.

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
WLD 141Symbols and Specifications3.0

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.

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
WLD 143Welding Metallurgy2.0

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.

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
WLD 151Fabrication I4.0

This course introduces the basic principles of fabrication. Emphasis is placed on safety, measurement, layout techniques, cutting, joining 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.

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
WLD 215SMAW (stick) Pipe4.0

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.

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
WLD 221GMAW (MIG) Pipe3.0

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 GMAW welds to applicable codes on pipe with prescribed electrodes in various positions.

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
WLD 231GTAW (TIG) Pipe3.0

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.

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
WLD 251Fabrication II3.0

This course covers advanced fabrication skills. Topics include advanced layout and assembly methods with emphasis on the safe and correct use of fabrication tools and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to fabricate projects from working drawings.

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
WLD 261Certification Practices2.0

This course covers certification requirements for industrial welding processes. Topics include techniques and certification requirements for prequalified 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)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
WLD 262Inspection & Testing3.0

This course introduces destructive and non-destructive 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 non-destructive testing processes.

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
WLD 265Automated Welding/Cutting4.0

This course introduces automated welding equipment and processes. Topics include setup, programming, and operation of automated welding and cutting equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to set up, program, and operate automated welding and cutting equipment.

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
WLD 268Robotic Gas Metal Arc Welding4.0

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
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
WLD 270Orbital Welding TIG/Pipe4.0

This course introduces automated tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding hardware, equipment, and processes required to apply specific, accurate, automated, and consistently repetitive pipe welds. Emphasis is placed on proper identification of automated welding process variables, how each relates to the functionality of orbital equipment and components, and how changes in variables directly influence weld quality. Upon completion, students should be able to produce quality pipe welds through the appropriate operation and control of automated TIG welding equipment.

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu

Source: Central Piedmont Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61