Basic Welding Certificate (C50420 C5)

Fall Semester 1

Course	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Credits
WLD 115 - SMAW (Stick) Plate WLD 115 - SMAW (Stick) Plate 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. Class: 2.00 Lab: 9.00 Credits: 5.00	2.00	9.00	5.00
WLD 112 - Basic Welding Processes WLD 112 - Basic Welding Processes This course introduces basic welding and cutting. Emphasis is placed on beads applied with gases, mild steel fillers, and electrodes and the capillary action of solder. Upon completion, students should be able to set up welding and oxy-fuel equipment and perform welding, brazing, and soldering processes. Class: 1.00 Lab: 3.00 Credits: 2.00	1.00	3.00	2.00
WLD 121 - GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate WLD 121 - GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate 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 completion, students should be able to perform fillet welds on carbon steel with prescribed electrodes in the flat, horizontal, and overhead positions. Class: 2.00 Lab: 6.00 Credits: 4.00	2.00	6.00	4.00
WLD 141 - Symbols and Specifications WLD 141 - Symbols and Specifications This course introduces the basic symbols and specifications used in welding. Emphasis is placed on interpretation of lines, notes, welding symbols, and specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to read and interpret symbols and specifications commonly used in welding. Class: 2.00 Lab: 2.00 Credits: 3.00	2.00	2.00	3.00
			Total: 14

Spring Semester 1

Course	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
WLD 131 - GTAW (TIG) Plate WLD 131 - GTAW (TIG) Plate This course introduces the gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding process. Topics include correct selection of tungsten, polarity, gas, and proper filler rod with emphasis placed on safety, equipment setup, and welding techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to perform GTAW fillet and groove welds with various electrodes and filler materials. Class: 2.00 Lab: 6.00 Credits: 4.00	2.00	6.00		4.00
				Total: 4