53 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 100(2 credit hours)
Oxy-Fuel Systems Provides a working knowledge of oxy-fuel identification, set-up, inspection, and maintenance; consumable identification, selection and care; principles of operation; and effects of variables for manual and mechanized oxy-fuel cutting, welding, brazing principles and practices, and metallurgy. Introduces shop safety and equipment. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours) Co-requisite: WLD 101 or Consent of Instructor. Attributes: Technical Components: LEC: Lecture
This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts, equipment, and techniques used in common welding processes including Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Oxyfuel Welding/Cutting. Students will learn basic weld bead development, machine setup, polarity, and electrode/filler selection. Emphasis is placed on understanding each process’s application, strengths, and limitations.
Oxy-Fuel Systems Lab Teaches manipulative skills necessary to weld and cut plate and pipe in all positions, as well as brazing, braze welding, and gouging. Lab: 2 credits (60 contact hours). Co-requisite: WLD 100 or Consent of Instructor. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory
Students will learn to interpret welding blueprints, technical drawings, and industry-standard welding symbols. The course covers reading dimensions, tolerances, joint types, weld locations, and sequence. Emphasis is placed on applying this knowledge to real-world fabrication projects and shop layouts, building essential communication skills between design and production teams.
This hands-on course teaches students to use oxy-fuel and plasma arc cutting systems safely and effectively. Topics include manual and mechanized cutting, piercing, beveling, and cutting out complex shapes. Students will also cover cutting safety, gas setup, and shut down, tip selection, and basic maintenance procedures.
This course focuses on developing foundational SMAW skills using E6010 and E7018 electrodes on mild steel in the flat and horizontal positions. Students will practice fillet and groove welds on carbon steel plates while learning about joint design, electrode classification, and basic weld inspection methods. This course emphasizes arc control, rod angle, and weld bead consistency.
Rigging Awareness & Fundamentals for Welders Introduces the basic concepts, safety rules, and issues related to the use of rigging equipment, attachment components, calculating sling angle stresses, and safe lifting and turning loads. Lecture: 1 credits (30 contact hours). Co-requisite: WLD 120 and WLD 121. Components: LEC: Lecture
Cutting Processes Provides instruction on cutting processes used by the welding industry. Includes, but is not limited to, safety, theory of operation, setup and operating techniques, troubleshooting and making minor equipment repairs, terms and definitions, identification, evaluation, and repair and prevention of discontinuities of cut surfaces. Includes oxy-fuel cutting, plasma arc cutting, exothermic cutting, air carbon arc cutting, shielded metal arc cutting, and mechanical cutting process. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours) Co-requisite: WLD 111 or Consent of Instructor. Attributes: Technical Components: LEC: Lecture
This course in electric arc welding provides students with knowledge of equipment, safety precautions, and shop practice. Students will make basic types of welds in most positions, and study welding technology, design of joints, and electric classifications. Lecture 2 hours and Laboratory 6 hours per week.
Cutting Processes Lab Provides the student with practical experience to become proficient in the use of various metal cutting processes. Employs safety, setup, and operating techniques. Requires students to troubleshoot and make minor repairs to equipment. Teaches students to identify, repair, and prevent reoccurrence of cut surface discontinuities. Includes the processes of, but not limited to, OFC, PAC, AAC, and mechanical methods. Uses various materials where appropriate. Laboratory: 3 credits (90 contact hours). Co-requisite: WLD 110 or Consent of Instructor. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory
This course is designed for individuals enrolled in technical programs requiring a general knowledge of welding and cutting processes. This course is not designed to teach welding as a means of artistic expression. It will cover the fundamentals, safety precautions, and shop practices related to Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux-Core Welding and Cutting Processes. Lecture 3 hours and Laboratory 3 hours per week.
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Teaches students the identification, inspection, and maintenance of SMAW electrodes; principles of SMAW; the effects of variables on the SMAW process to weld plate and pipe; and metallurgy. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Co-requisite: WLD 121 or Consent of Instructor. Attributes: Technical Components: LEC: Lecture
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Fillet Lab Provides laboratory experiences in which the student acquires the manipulative skills to perform fillet welds in all positions. Laboratory: 3 credits (90 contact hours). Co-requisite: WLD 120 or Consent of Instructor. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Groove with Backing Lab Provides experiences in which students acquire the manipulative skills to do groove welds in all positions with backing. Laboratory: 3 credits (90 contact hours). Pre-requisite: WLD 120 and 121 or Consent of Instructor. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Provides instruction on identification, inspection, and maintenance of GTAW machines; identification, selection and storage of GTAW electrodes; principles of GTAW; the effects of variables on the GTAW process; and metallurgy. Teaches the theory and application of Plasma Arc Cutting. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Co-requisite: WLD 131 or Consent of Instructor. Attributes: Technical Components: LEC: Lecture
This course includes in-depth study and practice of the Gas Tungsten Arc welding process. The student’s experience begins with the development of manipulative skills though Shielded Metal Arc Welding, then progresses to similar application with TIG Welds in the standard positions. The student will master joint designs on carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. Lecture 2 hours and Laboratory 6 hours per week.
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Fillet Lab Teaches the necessary manipulative skills needed to apply the Gas Tungsten Arc on various joint designs on plate with both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Includes Plasma Arc Cutting. Laboratory: 3 credits (90 contact hours). Co-requisite: WLD 130 or Consent of Instructor. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Groove Lab Teaches the method of operation and application of the gas tungsten arc welding process for welding groove welds in both ferrous and non-ferrous plate in all positions. Laboratory: 3 credits (90 contact hours). Pre-requisite: WLD 130 or Consent of Instructor. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory
Gas Metal Arc Welding Provides instruction on identification, inspection, and maintenance of GMAW machines; identification, selection, and storage of GMAW electrodes; principles of GMAW; and the effects of variables on the GMAW process. Includes the theory and applications of related processes such as FCAW and SAW and metallurgy are also included. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Attributes: Technical Components: LEC: Lecture
This course includes in-depth study and practice of the Gas Metal Arc welding process. The student will learn the principles of constant voltage power source and the mechanics and maintenance of the wire feeding system. Upon successful completion of the course, students will acquire the ability to successful MIG weld using the short circuit transfer on stainless and mild steel. Lecture 2 hours and Laboratory 6 hours per week.
Gas Metal Arc Welding Fillet Lab Teaches the practical application and manipulative skills of Gas Metal Arc Welding and the proper safety situations needed in this process. Both ferrous and non-ferrous metals will be covered, as well as various joint designs on plate in all positions. Laboratory: 3 credits (90 contact hours). Co-requisite: WLD 140 or Consent of Instructor. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory
Gas Metal Arc Welding Groove Lab Teaches the method of operation and application of the gas metal arc welding process for welding groove welds in both ferrous and non-ferrous plate in all positions using both short circuiting and spray transfer where appropriate. Laboratory: 3 credits (90 contact hours). Pre-requisite: WLD 140 or Consent of Instructor. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory
Gas Metal Arc Welding Aluminum Lab Teaches welding aluminum using the GMAW process. Provides hands-on experience in fillets and groove welds in all positions in both plate and pipe. Utilizes Short Circuiting and spray transfers where appropriate. Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours). Pre-requisite: WLD 140 or Consent of Instructor. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory
WLD 1104. Lecture 2 hours and laboratory 3 hours per week.
WLD 147(1 credit hours)
Flux Cored Arc Welding Lab Acquaints the student with the method of operation and application of the flux cored welding system. Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours). Pre-requisite: WLD 140 or Consent of Instructor. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory
Basic Welding B Introduces common cutting and welding processes used in industry. Requires students to apply theory, setup, operation, and related safety knowledge and skills. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours); Laboratory: 3 credits (90 contact hours). Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Submerged Arc Welding Lab Designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of SAW set-up, maintenance, and consumable identification. Includes practice in basic SAW principles and techniques related to the field of study. Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours). Pre-requisite: WLD 140 or Consent of Instructor. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory
Blueprint Reading for Welding Provides a study of occupationally specific prints for welders, specifically multi-view drawings, assembly drawings, datum dimensions, numerical control drawings, sheet metal prints, castings and forgings, instrumentation and control charts and diagrams, working drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and use of reference materials and books. Includes occupational specifics, including welding drawings, symbols, joint types, grooves, pipe welding symbols, and testing symbols. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Co-requisite: WLD 171 or Consent of Instructor. Attributes: Technical Components: LEC: Lecture
Blueprint Reading for Welding Lab Provides students with an understanding of the fabrication process through computer modeling systems and creation of prints or through practice fabricating from a blueprint. Allows students to read and fabricate from detail prints, control distortion during fabrication, and follow proper welding sequence. Provides the option to generate detailed prints, create digital files, and generate work detailing the proper welding sequences. Utilizes welding symbols and study weld sizes and strengths. Laboratory: 3 credits (90 contact hours). Co-requisite: WLD 170 or Consent of Instructor. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory
Welding Certification Provides the student with a working knowledge of certification encountered in welding. Requires the student to develop a WPS, qualify the WPS, qualify personnel, and develop and use documents that are used in welding certification. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Co-requisite: WLD 221 or Consent of Instructor. Attributes: Technical Components: LEC: Lecture
Welding Certification Lab Provides students an opportunity to test on all types of welding for certification standards. Laboratory: 3 credits (90 contact hours). Co-requisite: WLD 220 or Consent of Instructor. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory
This course introduces students to precision welding using the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW or TIG) process. Instruction includes welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum in flat and horizontal positions. Topics include filler rod selection, electrode types, shielding gases, and heat input control. The course emphasizes weld aesthetics and distortion control. Lecture 3 hours and Laboratory 3 hours per week.
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Open Groove Lab Builds upon knowledge and skills learned in SMAW Plate Lab I & II. Provides the opportunity to advance skills in the practical aspects of vee-butt plate welding using SMAW. Laboratory: 3 credits (90 contact hours). Pre-requisite: WLD 120 and 121 or Consent of Instructor. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Pipe Lab A Teaches the required manipulative skills to arc weld pipe using mild steel electrodes in the 2G and 5G positions including proper pipe preparations, electrodes, safety precautions, and welding sequences. Teaches fillet welds on pipe joints in 2F, 2FR, 4F, and 5F positions. Laboratory: 3 credits (90 contact hours). Pre-requisite: WLD 225 or Consent of Instructor. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Pipe Lab B Teaches the required manipulative skills to perform SMAW on pipe using mild steel electrodes in the 6G position including proper pipe preparations, electrodes, safety precautions, and welding sequences. Laboratory: 3 credits (90 contact hours). Pre-requisite: WLD 225 or Consent of Instructor. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Pipe Lab A Teaches the method of operation and application of the gas tungsten arc welding system for welding of both ferrous and non-ferrous pipe in 2G and 5G positions. Laboratory: 3 credits (90 contact hours). Pre-requisite: WLD 133 or Consent of Instructor. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Pipe Lab B Teaches the method of operation and application of the gas tungsten arc welding process for welding of both ferrous and non-ferrous pipe in 6G position. Laboratory: 3 credits (90 contact hours). Pre-requisite: WLD 133 or Consent of Instructor. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory
Orbital Tube Welding Familiarizes students with the orbital weld system, basic setup, operation, and safety. Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours). Pre-requisite: WLD 130 & WLD 131 or Permission of Instructor. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory
Gas Metal Arc Welding Pipe Lab A Provides instruction on the operation and application of the Gas Metal Arc System for welding pipe in 2G and 5G positions. Laboratory: 3 credits (90 contact hours). Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory
Gas Metal Arc Welding Pipe Lab B Provides instruction on the operation and application of the Gas Metal Arc System for welding groove welds in pipe in 6G position. Laboratory: 3 credits (90 contact hours). Pre-requisite: WLD 143 or Consent of Instructor. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory
Pipe Fitting and Template Development Lab Provides experiences in pipe template development and job knowledge and experience with the techniques and tools used to field layout, cut, and fit the various pipe joints that are used in pipe trades. Lab: 1 credit (30 contact hours). Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory
WLD 1204. Lecture 3 hours and Laboratory 6 hours per week.
WLD 2705Advanced TIG Certification5
This course is a detailed study and practice of Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding procedures used in industry. The student will learn advanced techniques that are applicable to the pipeline and tube welding job market. Lecture 3 hours and Laboratory 6 hours per week.
This course provides an in-depth study of advanced techniques in the (1G, 3G and 4G) uphill and overhead position. The training will prepare the student to pass the D1.1 American Welding Society (AWS) code. Lecture 3 hours and Laboratory 6 hours per week.
Cooperative Education Program Provides supervised on-the-job work experience related to the student's educational objectives. Note: Students may receive compensation. Co-Op: 1-6 credits (60 contact hours). Pre-requisite: Consent of Instructor. Attributes: Technical Components: COP: Co-op
