WELD

Subject

WELD

Type

course

Edition

2020-2021

Source

cwc.smartcatalogiq.com

This course is an introduction to industrial safety and health and emphasizes PPE (personal protective equipment), chemical safety, tool safety, safe materials handling, machine safety, electrical safety, basic fire protection, health protection, and safe work practices, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration), and other regulations, as related to various occupational hazards, are also discussed. (2 lect.)

Subject

WELD

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2027-2028

Source

cwc.smartcatalogiq.com

This course will introduce the student to the theory and operation of the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) process. Welds will be created using solid wire electrodes and a blend of Argon/Carbon Dioxide shielding gas. This course will introduce the basic GMAW procedures required to produce quality welds. This course would be ideal for those seeking a basic knowledge and understanding of the GMAW process for various applications such as industrial, automotive, home, or hobby art. (1 lect., 2 lab)

Subject

WELD

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2027-2028

Source

cwc.smartcatalogiq.com

This course provides training on how to read and draw basic welding blueprints. This course will also provide training in the American Welding Society (AWS) standard welding symbols and how they are used and interpreted on a welding blueprint or shop drawing. Major topics include: Orthographic Views, Standard Drawing Lines, Dimension Lines, Introduction to the Reference Line and Arrow, the term Welding Symbol and WELD Symbol and Basic Math for welders and fitters. (3 lect.)

Subject

WELD

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2027-2028

Source

cwc.smartcatalogiq.com

Subject

WELD

Type

course

Edition

2020-2021

Source

cwc.smartcatalogiq.com

This course is an introduction to Oxyacetylene Welding (OFW), Oxyacetylene Braze Welding (OFB), Oxyacetylene Cutting (OFC), Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC), Safety In the Welding Shop, and general shop tool use. This course provides training to develop the basic skills necessary for OFW, OFB, OFC, and PAC. All welding and cutting will be done on 1/8" sheet metal up to 1" plate. There is an emphasis on safety in the welding environment. (1 lect., 2 lab)

Subject

WELD

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2027-2028

Source

cwc.smartcatalogiq.com

This course provides training in Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) to develop the entry level skills necessary to make quality welds on carbon steel plate. Topics include safety in the welding profession and operating shield metal arc welding equipment. The student will properly set up SMAW equipment, and study filler metal selection, welding polarity and amperage, and basic joint design. (1 lect., 2 lab)

Subject

WELD

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2027-2028

Source

cwc.smartcatalogiq.com

This course provides training in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) to develop the skills necessary to produce high quality welds on carbon steel. Topics of study include; Safety in the Welding Industry, Electrode Specification and Classification, Multiple Pass Fillet Welds, V-Grooves with Backing and Open V-Groves in all positions. Prerequisite: Completion of WELD 1610, WELD 1710, and WELD 1750. (2 lect., 4 lab)

Subject

WELD

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2027-2028

Source

cwc.smartcatalogiq.com

The student will be introduced to the use of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) on plate. Topics include modes of metal transfer, electrode identification, power sources, troubleshooting techniques, set-up, and operation. The course projects enable students to advance their Gas Metal Arc Welding and Flux Cored Arc Welding skills on plate. All projects are graded using the D1.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel and the AWS B2.1 Specification for Welding Procedures and Performance Qualification. Prerequisite: Completion of WELD 1610, WELD 1710, and WELD 1750. (2 lect, 4 lab)

Subject

WELD

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2027-2028

Source

cwc.smartcatalogiq.com

This course provides training in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) to develop the skills necessary to provide high quality welds on carbon steel and stainless steel plate. Topics of study include: safety in the welding industry, electrode specification and classification, multi-pass fillet welds, V-grooves with backing, and open V-grooves in all positions. Prerequisite: Completion of WELD 1610, WELD 1710, and WELD 1750. (1 lect. 4 lab)

Subject

WELD

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2027-2028

Source

cwc.smartcatalogiq.com

This course provides training to develop the necessary skills for welding layout and fabrication. The student will be required to fabricate several small projects for grade using the techniques taught in this course. The student will be required to use a complete set of blueprints and shop drawings interpreting all the appropriate American Welding Society’s (AWS) standard welding symbols and special notations. Projects will be fabricated to close tolerances stated on the blueprint. Major Topics include: Safety and Health of the Welder/Fabricator in the welding industry, use of mathematical equations to layout branch patters for pipe and the proper use and care of small hand tools used the layout and fabrication of the structure steel. (1 lect., 4 lab)

Subject

WELD

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2027-2028

Source

cwc.smartcatalogiq.com

This course provides training using a Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) Plasma Cutting Table to develop the skills necessary to make high quality programmed cuts on carbon steel plate. Topics include: Safety and Health in the Fabrication Shop, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), and plasma cutting. The student will have the opportunity to program and cut out parts for the manufacturing sector as well as spend time making custom signs and artwork. (1 lect., 4 lab) IT

Subject

WELD

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2027-2028

Source

cwc.smartcatalogiq.com

This course is designed as an open-entry/open-exit course to assist welders who have sufficient background to update their welding skills following a mutually agreed upon education plan. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits applicable toward graduation. Prerequisite: Contact the instructor for a skill level placement test for admittance into the course. (2 lab, 4 lab, or 6 lab) (Max 6)

Subject

WELD

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2027-2028

Source

cwc.smartcatalogiq.com

This course provides pipe weld training using Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process to develop the skills necessary to produce high quality welds on carbon steel pipe. Topics include: safety and health of welders in the pipe industry, review of oxyacetylene torch cutting, proper setup and use of pipe beveling equipment, and the use of mathematical equations to layout branch patters for pipe. Prerequisite: Completion of WELD 1610, WELD 1710, and WELD 1750. (2 lect., 4 lab)

Subject

WELD

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2027-2028

Source

cwc.smartcatalogiq.com

This course introduces the student to various techniques in creating ornamental metal projects. The student will learn the proper use of all welding equipment as well as various surface treatments for metal. Emphasis will also be on the students’ creative ability to produce a final project. All material needed for special effects and fabrications are to be furnished by the student. Prerequisites: Completion of WELD 1550 and WELD 1610 or instructor’s permission. (1 lect., 2 lab)

Subject

WELD

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2027-2028

Source

cwc.smartcatalogiq.com

This course provides training in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) to produce quality welds on carbon steel pipe. The student will weld on 8-inch, schedule 40 pipe in the 1G, 5G, and 6G positions. The student will weld the pipe coupons with ER 70S-2 welding rod. The student will also weld a combination weld using ER 70S-2 and E 7018. For this welded coupon both GTAW and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) welding process will be used. All submitted welded coupons will be destructive tested to The American Welding Society pipe standards using the bending machine in the lab. (2 lect., 4 lab)

Subject

WELD

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2027-2028

Source

cwc.smartcatalogiq.com

This course introduces the student to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) on pipe. Topics include modes of metal transfer, electrode identification, power sources, troubleshooting techniques, set-up, and operation. The course projects enable the student to advance their Gas Metal Arc Welding and Flux Cored Arc Welding skills on pipe. All projects are graded using the AWS B2.1 Specification for Welding Procedures and Performance Qualification. Prerequisite: Completion of WELD 1610, WELD 1710, and WELD 1750. (2 lect, 4 lab)

Subject

WELD

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2027-2028

Source

cwc.smartcatalogiq.com

This course provides training in the field of Welding Inspection. This course has been designed to meet the inspections standards established by the American Welding Society (AWS) for an individual to become a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI). The importance of quality control is thoroughly examined throughout the course. Prerequisites: Completion of WELD 1610, WELD 1710, and WELD 1750. (3 Lect.)

Subject

WELD

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2027-2028

Source

cwc.smartcatalogiq.com

This course introduces the student to the effects of welding and heat treating on carbon steel. The student will assess the chemical, mechanical and physical properties of carbon steel and the importance of controlling all three properties while making a quality weld. Prerequisite: Completion of WELD 1610, WELD 1710, and WELD 1750. (3 Lect.)

Subject

WELD

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2027-2028

Source

cwc.smartcatalogiq.com

This course is designed to prepare individuals for the requirements necessary for AWS structural steel certification. The Structural Steel Certification Test must be administered by a qualified AWS Certified Weld Inspector. For students who choose to take the Structural Steel Certification Test, a separate charge for administering the welding certification will be assessed by the AWS CWI. Prerequisites: Sufficient welding background to pursue testing according to industry codes. Contact the instructor for a skill level placement test for admittance into the course. This is an eight-week course. (4 lab)

Subject

WELD

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2027-2028

Source

cwc.smartcatalogiq.com

This course is designed to prepare students for pipe welding certification. An AWS Certified Weld Inspector will instruct and monitor students' pipe welds to meet pipe welding certification standards. The Pipe Welding Certification test must be administered by a qualified AWS Certified Weld Inspector. For students who choose to take the pipe certification test, a separate charge for administering the Pipe Welding Certification will be assessed by the AWS CWI. Prerequisites: Sufficient welding background to pursue testing according to codes. Instructor's permission required. (8 week course) (4 lab)

Subject

WELD

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2027-2028

Source

cwc.smartcatalogiq.com