Basic welding techniques using some of the following processes: Oxy-fuel welding (OFW) and cutting, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux cored arc welding (FCAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW).

A fundamental course in layout and fabrication related to the welding industry. Major emphasis on structural shapes and use in construction.

An introduction to oxy-fuel welding and cutting, safety, set-up, and maintenance of oxy-fuel welding, cutting equipment and supplies.

An introduction to the shielded metal arc welding process. Emphasis placed on power sources, electrode selection, oxy-fuel cutting, and various joint designs.

Principles of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), including setup, GTAW equipment. Instruction in various positions and joint designs.

An introduction to welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding process (SMAW), including electrode selection, equipment set-up, and safe shop practices. Emphasis on weld positions 1G and 2G using various electrodes. Prerequisites: WLDG 1528, WLDG 1557, WLDG 2443

An intermediate course in layout and fabrication. Includes design and production of shop layout and fabrication. Emphasis placed on symbols, blueprints, and written specifications.

A study of the production of various fillets and groove welds. Preparation of specimens for testing in various positions. Prerequisite: WLDG 1428

Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.

An introduction to shielded metal arc welding process. Emphasis placed on power sources, electrode selection, oxy-fuel cutting, and various joint designs. Instruction provided by SMAW fillet welds in various positions. Prerequisite: N/A

An intermediate course in layout fabrication. Includes design and production of shop layout and fabrication. Emphasis placed on symbols, blueprints, and written specifications. Prerequisite: WLDG 1417

study of the production of various fillets an groove welds. Preparation of specimens for testing in all test positions. Prerequisite: WLDG 1528

A comprehensive course on the welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and/or other processes. Welds will be done using various positions. Topics covered include electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices.

Overview of automated welding and cutting applications. Special emphasis on safe use and operation of equipment.

An advanced course in layout and fabrication. Includes production and fabrication of layout, tools, and processes. Emphasis on application of fabrication and layout skills.

Advanced topics based on accepted welding codes. Training provided with various electrodes in shielded metal arc welding processes with open V-groove joints in all positions.

Advanced topics in GTAW welding, including welding in various positions and directions.

Advanced topics involving welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Topics include electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. Emphasis on weld positions 5G and 6G using various electrodes.

Instruction using layout tools and blueprint reading with demonstration and guided practices with some of the following processes: oxy-fuel gas cutting and welding, shield metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAC), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTWA), or any other approved welding process. Prerequisite: N/A