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14 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 101Welding Fundamentals3

2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours Description In this course, students learn how to safely use oxy-fuel equipment and become familiar with oxy-fuel flame cutting applications. Students develop competency in the following shielded metal arc welding procedures: stringer beads, butt welds and T-joints in the flat and horizontal positions. Learning Outcomes

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.ccac.edu
WLD 102Advanced Welding3

2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.ccac.edu
WLD 103Welding Safety & Applications1

1 Lecture Hours Description This course provides students with an overview of the oxy-fuel cutting, welding, braze welding and gas metal arc welding (GMAW) processes. Safety and theory are emphazsized. Students demonstrate proper welding techniques through hands-on practice in the lab. Learning Outcomes

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.ccac.edu
WLD 107Blueprint Reading for Welders3

1 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours Description This course assists students in the development of skills necessary to interpret sketches and prints common to the metal working field. Students begin with simple drafting concepts and sketching techniques, then move on to metal structural shapes used by welders. These include differentiation of auxiliary views, detailed views, projections, sections, detail and assembly drawings. American Welding Society (AWS) standard welding symbols are emphasized, as well as basic math skills including decimals and fractions. Learning Outcomes

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.ccac.edu
WLD 130Welding for Artists EXPERIMENTAL3

3 Skills Lab Hours Description Students will become proficient in the use of various welding techniques, metal cutting and stationary tools used in a welding lab. This course will focus on welding as a fine art medium. Learning Outcomes 1. Explain the concepts associated with each weld process studied. 2..Demonstrate the basic safety precautions required in a welding lab. 3..Develop a design for a three-dimensional work and follow through to completion. 4.Utilize welding skills required for creating a three-dimensional work. 5.Analyze class projects through oral and written critiques. Listed Topics 1. Safety precautions 2. Equipment set-up and use 3. Elements of design 4. Principles of design 5. Oral and written communication of projects Reference Materials Instructor approved textbooks and materials

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.ccac.edu
WLD 201Prep for Welding Certification3

2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.ccac.edu
WLD 202MIG & TIG Processes3

2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.ccac.edu
WLD 211Welding Inspection3

2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours Description In this course, students learn about popular methods of non-destructive testing applied to a variety of metal shapes. Existing non-destructive testing installations and equipment are discussed. Students explore non-destructive test principles in the following methods: liquid penetrants and magnetic particle inspection, X-ray radiology, ultrasonics and eddy currents. Learning Outcomes

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.ccac.edu
WLD 217MIG Flux Core Certification3

2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.ccac.edu
WLD 221Brazing and Welding3

2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours Description This is a course designed for students in technical programs. The focus is on soldering and brazing of copper and steel, cutting and welding of steel using oxyacetylene and electric arc welding of plate and sheet metal. Students learn basic theory and safety of all covered welding techniques. Learning Outcomes

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.ccac.edu
WLD 222Pipe Welding 1 Basic3

2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.ccac.edu
WLD 223Pipe Welding 2 Advanced3

2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.ccac.edu
WLD 224Pipe Welding 3 - Downhill3

2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.ccac.edu
WLD 293CPCooperative Education3

150 Cooperative Ed Hours Description

Subject
WLD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.ccac.edu

Source: Community College of Allegheny County's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59