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2021-2022 Catalog SVC [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Welding Technology
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WT 111 - Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Credits: (5)
Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) theory of operation and safety requirements. Covers SMAW electrode selection based on the AWS electrode classification system and includes an introduction to hands-on welding techniques in the shop setting.
Prerequisite: CSS 103 with a “D” or higher or concurrent enrollment.
WT 112 - Introduction to Wirefeed Welding
Credits: (5)
Basic Wirefeed Welding theory of operation and safety requirements. Covers Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) processes, shielding gas selection, and electrode selection based on the AWS electrode classification system. Safety procedures are also covered. Includes an introduction to hands-on welding techniques in the shop setting.
Prerequisite: WT 111, WT 114, and WT 211 with a “D” or higher.
WT 113 - Introduction to Inert Gas and Aluminum Welding
Credits: (5)
Basic inert gas welding theory of operation and safety requirements. Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) processes and electrode selection based on the AWS electrode classification system. Includes an introduction to hands-on welding techniques in the shop setting.
Prerequisite: WT 111, WT 114, and WT 211 with a “D” or higher.
WT 114 - Thermal Cutting Processes
Credits: (3)
Introduction to the plasma arc and oxy-fuel cutting processes. Covers process safety and theory of operation. Course includes an introduction to hands-on thermal cutting techniques in the shop setting.
Prerequisite: CSS 103 with a “D” or higher or concurrent enrollment.
WT 116 - Introduction to Welding Metallurgy
Credits: (5)
Metallurgical theory as it applies to the welding of ferrous and nonferrous metals. Covers properties of metals, melting and solidification, phase changes, weld bead chemistry, and heat affected zones. Effects of alloying elements and heat treatments will be investigated along with welding-induced distortion and methods for distortion control.
Prerequisite: WT 112 and WT 221 with a “D” or higher. WMATH 100 with a “D” or higher or concurrent enrollment.
WT 117 - Hand and Power Tools
Credits: (3)
Introduction to the safe and proper use of hand and power tools commonly used in the welding and fabrication trades. Covers set-up, operation, trouble-shooting, and maintenance of saws, grinders, drill press, roller, sheet metal brake, and planer.
Prerequisite: WT 111, 114, and 211.
WT 118 - Welding Joint Design and Welding Symbols
Credits: (3)
Introduction to the five basic Weld Joint Designs. Focuses on selecting the most appropriate joint design for a welding job. Also focuses on recognizing, reading and understanding Welding Symbols which let the welder know exactly what is needed.
Prerequisite: WT 111, WT 114, and WT 211 with a “D” or higher.
WT 131 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding for Beginners
Credits: (2)
Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Welding of structural steel plate in the flat position using E6010 and E7018 electrodes with emphasis on shop safety.
Prerequisite: None.
WT 133 - Oxy-Fuel Processes for Beginners
Credits: (2)
Introduction to oxy-fuel cutting and welding. Welding of structural steel plate in the flat position with emphasis on shop safety. Also covers air-carbon arc gouging.
Prerequisite: None.
WT 199 - Cooperative Education Experience
Credits: (1-15)
Supervised work experience in the field. Includes a weekly seminar.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission required.
WT 200 - Weld Skill Upgrading
Credits: (1-16)
Skill upgrading in the areas of stick, wire, or tig welding. Course content to be arranged with instructor prior to registration.
Prerequisite: department chair permission.
WT 211 - Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Credits: (9)
Fillet welds on carbon steel using the SMAW process in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. Introduction and/or review of shop safety, metal cutting, fitting, and gouging procedures.
Prerequisite: CSS 103 with a “D” or higher or concurrent enrollment.
WT 212 - Intermediate Wirefeed Welding
Credits: (9)
Fillet welds on carbon steel using the semi-automatic wirefeed FCAW and GMAW processes in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. Introduction and/or review of shop safety, metal cutting, fitting, and gouging procedures.
Prerequisite: WT 112, WT 221 and MANF 140 with a “D” or higher.
WT 213 - Intermediate Inert Gas and Aluminum Welding
Credits: (9)
Fillet welds on aluminum and steel using GTAW and GMAW inert gas processes in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. Introduction and/or review of shop safety, metal cutting, fitting, and gouging procedures.
Prerequisite: WT 212 with a “D” or higher.
WT 221 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding Applications and Certification
Credits: (9)
Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) certification and application. Covers all-position groove welding and general fabrication using the SMAW process. Covers techniques for passing a standard AWS welder qualification test. Includes trade math, blueprint reading, and layout techniques.
Prerequisite: WT 111, WT 114, and WT 211 with a “D” or higher.
WT 222 - Wirefeed Welding Applications and Certification
Credits: (9)
All-position groove welding and general fabrication using wirefeed processes. Covers techniques for passing a standard AWS welder qualification test. Includes trade math, blueprint reading, and layout techniques.
Prerequisite: WT 221 with a “D” or higher.
WT 223 - Inert Gas and Aluminum Welding Applications & Certification
Credits: (9)
Gas Metal (GMAW)and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) certification and application. All-position groove welding and general fabrication of steel and aluminum using the GMAW and GTAW processes. Covers techniques for passing standard AWS welder qualification test. Includes trade math, blueprint reading, and layout techniques.
Prerequisite: WT 222 with a “D” or higher.
WT 231 - Gas Metal Arc Welding for Beginners
Credits: (2)
Introduction to gas metal arc (MIG) welding. Welding of structural steel plate in the flat position with emphasis on shop safety.
Prerequisite: None.
WT 234 - Welding Skill Building
Credits: (2)
Skill upgrading in the areas of stick, wire, or tig welding for experienced welders. Course content to be arranged with instructor.
Prerequisite: None.
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