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WD 140 Introduction to Welding 4 cr.  (2-0-6)

• Offered: Fall Winter

This course covers the basic joining process used in metal fabrication industries. Students will gain knowledge of basic welding processes along with setting up welding equipment to make basic welds.

WD 147 Construction Rigging and Equipment Installation 2 cr.  (1-0-3)

• Offered: Winter

Students will be introduced to the tools, equipment and techniques used in hoisting and relocating loads. Students will develop skills in load balance and control, hand signals, scaffolding and ladder set up.

WD 180 Multi-Positional Welding 4 cr.  (2-0-6)

• Offered: Fall

Intermediate-level course designed to develop the expertise necessary for producing certification quality fillet welds in multiple positions (vertical-up, overhead, and horizontal). Emphasis is placed on SMAW, GMAW, and GS-FCAW welding in the horizontal, vertical-up, and overhead positions.

WD 243 Advanced Arc Welding 3 cr.  (1-0-4)

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: WD 140

An advanced course in shielded metal arc (Stick) welding, gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas shielded flux core arc welding (GS-FCAW) and gas metal arc welding (GMAW). Emphasis is placed on preparing for AWS plate certification.

WD 244 Welding Inspection and Assessment 1 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: WD 140 or equivalent experience.

Students are introduced to the responsibilities and duties of the welding inspector and learn to interpret welding codes and specifications and evaluate weld discontinuities. They also learn the weldment testing methods applicable to the majority of construction and manufacturing fields.

WD 270 Weld Testing and Certification 2 cr.  (1-0-3)

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: WD 140 and WD 180 or instructor permission.

Designed to develop certification-level abilities on groove joints in multiple positions on multi-thickness materials. Emphasis on full penetration, single vee groove joints in the horizontal, vertical-up, overhead positions and on preparation for a variety of American Welding Society (AWS) Certifications.

WD 295 Special Topics in Welding 1-4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Prerequisites: Adviser permission.

Specialized work not covered by other courses.

WD 298 Directed Study and Research 1-4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Prerequisites: Department permission.

Selection of problem in area of emphasis, specialized instruction and experiences to reinforce technical skill and knowledge. Written reports of work are required.