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WLD-100
Introduction to Welding
IAI: None
Introduction to Welding is designed for beginning welders. It covers the basic theory and provides hands-on lab practice of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick), Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Tig), Oxyfuel (Gas) welding and cutting processes. Special emphasis is placed on wedling shop and process safety. This course prepares the student to enter the welding skills courses.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
WLD-150
Blueprint Reading for Welders
IAI: None Blueprint Reading for Welders course is designed for welders or those in the welding field, such as welding inspection, metal fabrication, set-up, assemblers and testing.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
WLD-152
Arithmetic for Welders
IAI: None
Arithmetic for Welders teaches basic mathematic skills and provides practical exercises useful in the welding field. The topics are presented in a step-by-step approach with examples that broaden understanding of whole numbers, common fractions, decimal fractions, measurement, volume, weight, and bending metal, and percentage and the metric system.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
WLD-153
Arc Welding - Flat
IAI: None
Arc Welding: Flat covers electric welding on plate in the flat position. Safety rules and equipment usage are emphasized. An introduction to oxygen acetylene cutting is covered.
Prerequisite: Credit in or concurrent enrollment in WLD 100 or WLD-150; or consent of instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 1 Lab: 4
WLD-154
Arc Welding - Vertical
IAI: None
Arc Welding: Vertical covers electric welding on plate in the vertical position. Safety rules and equipment usage are emphasized. An introduction to oxygen acetylene cutting is covered.
Prerequisite: Credit in, or concurrent enrollment in WLD 100 or WLD 151; or consent of instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 1 Lab: 4
WLD-155
Arc Welding - Horizontal
IAI: None
Arc Welding: Horizontal covers electric welding on plate in the horizontal position. Safety rules and equipment usage will be emphasized. Oxygen acetylene burning will also be covered.
Prerequisite: WLD 154
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 1 Lab: 4
WLD-156
Arc Welding - Overhead
IAI: None
Arc Welding: Overhead covers electric welding on plate in the overhead position. Safety rules and equipment usage will be emphasized. Oxygen acetylene cutting will also be covered.
Prerequisite: WLD 155
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 1 Lab: 4
WLD-157
M.I.G. Welding
IAI: None
M.I.G. Welding covers M.I.G. (wire) welding in all positions on plate. Safety rules and equipment will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: Credit in, or concurrent enrollment in WLD 100 or WLD 151; or consent of instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 1 Lab: 4
WLD-158
T.I.G. Welding
IAI: None
T.I.G. Welding covers T.I.G. welding in all positions on plate. Safety rules and equipment will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: Credit in or concurrent enrollment in WLD 100 or WLD 151; or consent of instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 1 Lab: 4
WLD-159
Arc Welding - Bellhole/Pipe
IAI: None
Arc Welding: Bellhole/Pipe covers pipe welding in the Bellhole (5G) position. Safety rules and equipment are emphasized. Pipe cutting with oxygen and acetylene will be included.
Prerequisite: WLD 156 or consent of instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 1 Lab: 4
WLD-161
Arc Welding - Arkansas/Pipe
IAI: None
Arc Welding: Arkansas/Pipe covers pipe welding in the Arkansas Bellhole (6G) position. Safety rules and equipment are emphasized. Pipe cutting with oxygen and acetylene will be included.
Prerequisite: WLD 156 or permission of instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 1 Lab: 4
WLD-175
Certification Qualification Prep
IAI: None
Certification Qualification Preparation is designed to prepare an experienced welder for the certification test in A.W.S. D1.1 on plate, or pipe on mild steel only. A.W.S. standards will be followed. The requirements for maintenance of certification will be discussed.
Prerequisite: Consent of the Welding Coordinator.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 1 Lab: 4
WLD-180
Independent Study in Welding
IAI: None
Independent Study in Welding allows students to develop specific course goals and objectives based on their needs and previous welding experience. Students will work with the welding instructor to determine course goals.
Prerequisite: Industrial experience or completion of welding courses in the processes area of study.
Credit: 1-5 semester hours
Lecture: 2 Lab: 6
WLD-181
Special Topics Welding
IAI: None
Special Topics Welding is designed to satisfy topics or special interest in a particular area of welding. Topics will vary from semester to semester. This course may be repeated three times.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1-3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
WLD-182
Internship in Welding Technology
IAI: None
Internship in Welding Technology enables students to work part time as interns in a local manufacturing facility or governmental agency involved in welding/fabrication. Work will be done under the supervision of a college administrator/faculty member. It is the student's responsibility to secure a part-time or full-time job. Prior approval must be obtained from the welding administrator or faculty member. The number of work hours is variable.
Prerequisite: At least 12 credits in Welding Technology Certification program, previously or concurrently. You may repeat this course up to a maximum of 6 credit hours.
Credit: 1-6 semester hours
Lecture: 0 Lab: 5-30
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