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WEL

14 courses with the subject WEL, 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.

WEL 120Introduction to Welding2

Introduces history of welding processes. Covers types of equipment and assembly of units. Stresses welding procedures such as fusion, non-fusion, and cutting oxyacetylene. Introduces arc welding and plasma arc cutting. Emphasizes procedures in the use of tools and equipment.

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
WEL 123Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Basic)3

Teaches operation of AC and DC power sources, welding polarities, heats and electrodes for use in joining various metal alloys by the arc welding process. Deals with running beads, butt, and fillet welds in all positions. Emphasizes safety procedures.

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
WEL 124Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Advanced)3

Continues instruction on operation of AC and DC power sources, welding polarities, heats and electrodes for use in joining various metal alloys by the arc welding process. Deals with running beads, butt, and fillet welds in all positions. Emphasizes safety procedures.

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
Prerequisite
WEL 123
WEL 126Pipe Welding I3

Teaches metal arc welding processes, including the welding of pressure piping in the horizontal, vertical, and horizontal-fixed positions in accordance with Section IX of the ASME Code.

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
Prerequisite
WEL 120 , SAF 130 and WEL 150 .
WEL 127Pipe Welding II3

Provides practice in the welding of pressure piping in the horizontal, vertical, and fixed positions.

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
Prerequisite
WEL 126
WEL 141Welder Qualification Tests I3

Studies techniques and practices of testing welded joints through destructive and nondestructive testing. Part I of II.

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
WEL 145Welding Metallurgy3

Studies steel classifications, heat-treatment procedures, and properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Discusses techniques and practices of testing welded joints and destructive/nondestructive, visual magnetic, and fluorescent testing.

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
WEL 150Welding Drawing and Interpretation2

Teaches fundamentals required for successful drafting as applied to the welding industry. Includes blueprint reading, geometric principles of drafting and freehand sketching, basic principles of orthographic projection, preparation of drawings, and interpretation of symbols.

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
WEL 153Layout and Fitting for Welders3

Covers the application of formulas and calculations to the proper layout and fitting of metals in welding projects. Emphasizes the use of jigs, fixtures, and hand tools in metal fabrication and assembly along with fabrication and safety procedures for hands-on and workplace projects.

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
WEL 155Ornamental Welding2

Introduces students to basic equipment, safety, and processes useful in the fabrication of welded ornamental objects.

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
WEL 160Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG and FCAW)3

Introduces semi-automatic welding processes with emphasis on practical application. Includes the study of filler wires, fluxes, and gases. Introduces practical operations in the use of gas metal arc welding and equipment. Studies equipment operation setup, safety, and practice of semi-automatic welding processes.

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
Prerequisite
WEL 120 , SAF 130 and WEL 150 .
WEL 161Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)3

Introduces flux cored semi-automatic welding processes with emphasis on practical application . Includes the study of filler wires, fluxes, and gases .

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
Prerequisite
WEL 160
WEL 164Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG)3

Introduces practical operations in the use of tungsten arc welding and equipment. Studies equipment operation setup, safety, and practice of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG).

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
Prerequisite
WEL 120 , SAF 130 and WEL 150 .
WEL 166Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG)3

Continues practical operations in the use of tungsten arc welding and equipment. Studies equipment operation setup, safety, and practice of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG).

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

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