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16 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 (Fall) 1 32

This course introduces oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cutting systems. Topics include safety, proper equipment setup, and operation of oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cut- ting 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
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.nashcc.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
WLD 112Basic Welding Processes (Spring) 1 32

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Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.nashcc.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
WLD 115SMAW (Stick) Plate (Fall) 2 95

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. WLD 115AB SMAW (Stick) Plate-AB (Fall) 2 4 3 This first of two parts of WLD 115. WLD 115BB SMAW (Stick) Plate-BB (Spring) 0 5 2 A continuation of WLD 115AB and second part of WLD 115.

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.nashcc.edu
Prerequisite
None None WLD 115AC
Corequisite
None
WLD 116SMAW (Stick) Plate/Pipe (Spring) 1 94

This course is designed to enhance skills with the shielded metal art (stick) weld- ing 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. WLD 116AB SMAW (Stick) Plate/Pipe-AC (Spring) 1 4 2 The first of two parts of WLD 116. WLD 116BB SMAW (Stick) Plate/Pipe-BC (Fall) 0 5 2 A continuation of WLD 116AB and second part of WLD 116. 443

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.nashcc.edu
Prerequisite
WLD 115 WLD 115 WLD 116AB
Corequisite
None
WLD 121GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate (Fall) 2 64

This course introduces metal arc welding and flux core arc welding processes. Topics include equipment setup and fillet and groove welds with emphasis on application of GMAW and FCAW electrodes on carbon steel plate. Upon comple- tion, students should be able to perform fillet welds on carbon steel with pre- scribed electrodes in the flat, horizontal, and overhead positions. WLD 121AB GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate-AB (Fall) 1 3 2 The first of two parts of WLD 121. WLD 121BB GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate-BB (Spring) 1 3 2 A continuation of WLD 121AB and final part of WLD 121.

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.nashcc.edu
Prerequisite
None None WLD 121AB
Corequisite
None
WLD 122GMAW (MIG) Plate/Pipe (Spring) 1 63

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 comple- tion, students should be able to perform groove welds with prescribed electrodes on various joint geometry. WLD 122AB GMAW (MIG) Plate/Pipe-AB (Spring) 1 3 2 The first of two parts of WLD 122. WLD 122BB GMAW (MIG) Plate/Pipe-BB (Fall) 0 3 1 A continuation of WLD 122AB and final part of WLD 122.

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.nashcc.edu
Prerequisite
WLD 121 WLD 121 WLD 122AB
Corequisite
None
WLD 131GTAW (TIG) Plate (Spring) 2 64

This course introduces the gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding process. Topics include correct selection of tungsten, polarity, gas, and proper filler rod with emphasis 444

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.nashcc.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
WLD 132GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe (Summer) 1 63

This course is designed to enhance skills with the gas tungsten arc (TIG) weld- ing 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. WLD 132AB GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe-AB (Summer) 1 3 2 The first of two parts of WLD 132. WLD 132BB GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe-BB (Fall) 0 3 1 A continuation of WLD 132AB and final part of WLD 132.

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.nashcc.edu
Prerequisite
WLD 131 None WLD 132AB
Corequisite
None
WLD 141Symbols and Specifications (Summer) 2 23

This course introduces the basic symbols and specifications used in welding. Em- phasis is placed on interpretation of lines, notes, welding symbols, and specifica- tions. 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
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.nashcc.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
WLD 151Fabrication I (Fall) 2 64

445

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.nashcc.edu
WLD 215SMAW (Stick) Pipe 1 94

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
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.nashcc.edu
Prerequisite
WLD 151 or WLD 116
Corequisite
None
WLD 231GTAW (TIG) Pipe 1 63

This course covers gas tungsten arc welding on pipe. Topics include joint prepara- tion 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
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.nashcc.edu
Prerequisite
WLD 132
Corequisite
None
WLD 251Fabrication II (Spring) 1 63

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. 446

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.nashcc.edu
Prerequisite
WLD 151
Corequisite
None
WLD 261Certification Practices (Spring) 1 32

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 car- bon steel plate and/or pipe according to applicable codes.

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.nashcc.edu
Prerequisite
WLD 115, WLD 121, and WLD 131
Corequisite
None
WLD 262Inspection and Testing (Spring) 2 23

This course introduces destructive and non-destructive testing methods. Empha- sis is placed on safety, types and methods of testing, and the use of testing equip- ment 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
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.nashcc.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
WLD 265Automated Welding/Cutting (Fall) 2 64

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. Has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective requirement. 447

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.nashcc.edu
Prerequisite
DFT-119, WLD-110, and WLD-121
Corequisite
None

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