9 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 Processes (2 Credit Hours)2
Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None 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.
WLD 115SMAW (Stick) Plate (5 Credit Hours)5
Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
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 completion, students should be able to perform SMAW fillet and groove welds on carbon plate with prescribed electrodes. Competencies Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate SMAW electrode classification in compliance with AWS codes. Perform a groove weld according to AWS D1.1. Demonstrate safe and proper SMAW equipment setup, operation, and shut-down practices in accordance to manufacturer’s recommendations.
WLD 116SMAW (Stick) Plate/Pipe (4 Credit Hours)4
Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None 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. This course also includes the knowledge and skills that apply to welding pipe.
WLD 121GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate (4 Credit Hours)4
Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None 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. N/A
WLD 151Fabrication I (4 Credit Hours)4
Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None 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.
