Advanced Welding

Certificate Program

This program will include advanced welding techniques, processes, and equipment. It is intended to prepare students for any welding certification examinations they might have with employers.

Enrollment in developmental classes may increase the length of time it takes to complete a certificate.

MATT 132 Pre-Technical Mathematics (Fall & Spring) -- 4 hours
Review of arithmetical processes with special topics in measurement, formula usage, solution of simple equations, applied geometry, and ratio and proportion. NOT FOR DEGREE CREDIT. [C]

**Protective clothing, safety glasses, and gloves are required.**

WELD 101 Blueprint Reading (Mech.) (Fall & Spring) -- 2 hours
Fundamentals of blueprint reading as applied to the mechanical trades. Students work with actual drawings. This course should not be taken by students enrolled in DRAF 160. [C]

WELD 170 Gas Welding (Fall & Spring) -- 4 hours
Designed to provide an opportunity to learn skills and the fundamental knowledge in Oxy-Acetylene welding and safety. Instruction will be given covering brazing cast iron welding and flame cutting. Emphasis will also be given to vertical weldments and the proper method of welding non-ferrous metals. [C]

WELD 180 Arc Welding (Fall & Spring) -- 4 hours
Electric arc welding processes are discussed. Flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions will be stressed. Alloying elements and their uses in various steel will be covered. Welding of aluminum and castings will also be covered. [C]

WELD 200 Welding Equipment and Codes (Fall & Spring) -- 2 hours
Introduction to the various welding codes. Acceptable weldments according to various codes will be reviewed. Methods of testing welds will be explained. Troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and testing of welding equipment and machines will be emphasized. [C]

WELD 270 TIG Welding (Fall & Spring) -- 4 hours
All aspects of TIG welding are covered. Electrode preparation, striking the TIG arc, length of TIG arc and breaking of the arc. The students will enhance their skills by making vertical and overhead welds on pipe, aluminum, and stainless steel. Set up and adjustment of equipment is stressed. [C]

WELD 280 MIG Welding (Fall & Spring) -- 4 hours
All aspects of MIG welding are covered including set up and adjustment of equipment. Shielded gas systems and shielded gases will be discussed. Practice on the vertical and overhead positions on mild steel, stainless and aluminum. Students should become proficient with the MIG process. [C]

WELD 290 Plasma Arc Welding and Cutting (Fall & Spring) -- 4 hours
The student will learn the Plasma welding and cutting techniques such as melt-in and keyhole on stainless steel, aluminum, and other metals. The cutting method used is "transferred arc." [C]

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