Welding (WEL)

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WEL 1000 Safety for Welders 1 Credit

Covers the hazards of welding on health and safety.

WEL 1005 Introduction to Nondestructive Testing Methods & Visual Inspection Workshop 4 Credits

Introduces the six major Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) disciplines, including,: Ultrasonic (UT), Magnetic Particle (MT), Eddy Current (ECT), Liquid Penetrant (PT), Radiography (RT), and Visual (VT). This course focuses on the visual identification of welding discontinuities, and emphasizes distinguishing visual discontinuities from defects based on specific welding codes using a variety of materials, visual inspection techniques, and equipment.

WEL 1006 Blueprint Reading for Welders and Fitters 4 Credits

Covers interpretation and creation of weld symbols and blueprints used in metal fabrication.

WEL 1013 Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting 2 Credits

Outlines the skills needed to set up equipment and perform cutting and gouging operations utilizing the oxyacetylene and plasma arc cutting processes.

WEL 1014 Oxyacetylene Welding 2 Credits

Teaches the skills necessary to perform safety insepctions, make minor repairs, adjust operating parameters, operate oxyacetylene welding equipment, and perform oxyacetylene welding, brazing, and soldering operations.

WEL 1015 Autobody Welding and Cutting 4 Credits

Introduces welding in all positions on light gauge carbon steel using the GMAW and OAW processes on various joint configurations. Student should be familiar with basic metallurgy pertaining to the weldability of metals, structural joints, and safety in the welding industry.

WEL 1021 Structural Welding I 3 Credits

Covers theory and practice in oxy-acetylene processes with emphasis toward AWS welder qualification with mild steel electrode E-7018 welding in the horizontal and vertical position.

WEL 1022 Structural Welding II 3 Credits

Continues WEL 121 with final emphasis toward AWS welder qualification with mild steel electrode E-7018 qualification test in the 2G, 3GU, and 4G position.

WEL 1024 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I 4 Credits

Covers Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) operations in various positions and joint designs.

WEL 1025 Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding 4 Credits

Covers welding in all positions and on various joint configurations using the GMAW (mig) welding process on carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Student should be familiar with basic metallurgy pertaining to the weldability of metals, structural joints, and safety in the welding industry.

WEL 1030 Maintenance Welding 2 Credits

Gives the studnet a basic understanding of the Oxyacetylene cutting and Arc welding processes, and introduction to the skills and techniques used to develop fillet and groove welds. Students will be introduced to oxyacetylene, sheilded, gas metal arc welding equipment set up, and various welding techniques. Safety will be stressed during the course.

WEL 1075 Special Topics 0-12 Credits

To be determined by the individual instructor. A Course Description will be developed for each course and documented within the course syllabus. Refer to the SFCC Style Guide for Course Description, Required Course Learning Outcome, and Topical Outline guidelines.

WEL 1080 Internship 0-12 Credits

WEL 2000 Advance CAD/CAM Cutting Processes 4 Credits

Covers advanced plasma cutting processes including designing and generating images using Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software. The course covers cutting developed images or parts using the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Plasma Cutting Table.

WEL 2005 Introduction to Ornamental Iron 4 Credits

Covers designing, drawing and fabricating a welded project. Student will demonstrate their ability to use(in a practical application) previously learned techniques using different welding processes.

WEL 2024 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II 4 Credits

Covers Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) operations utilizing a variety of base metals and advanced joint designs.

WEL 2025 Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding 4 Credits

Covers welding in all positions on carbon steel plate with the GMAW process. Student should be familiar with basic metallurgy pertaining to the weldability of metals, structural joints, and safety in the welding industry.

WEL 2030 Pipe Welding I 4 Credits

Covers pipe welding operations utilizing the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process in a variety of positions on carbon steel.

WEL 2031 Pipe Welding II 4 Credits

Covers pipe welding operations utilizing various processes and positions.

WEL 2040 Pipe Welding Certification 4 Credits

Introduces theory and practice in modern welding methods of pressure pipe line and pipe systems. There is an emphasis toward welder qualification under various codes.

WEL 2050 Layout and Fabrication 4 Credits

Develops welding and associated skills in metal fabrication.

WEL 2063 Applied Metal Properties 4 Credits

Introduces the study of metal properties, hardness testing, heat treatment, cold working microscopic examination and application of common commercial alloys in industry.

WEL 2064 Creative Welding 4 Credits

Introduces design and construction of welded sculptures with the use of different fabrication techniques. This course includes uses of different metalworking machines, hot and cold working practices, and demonstration of coloring and texturing metal.

WEL 2080 Internship 0-12 Credits

WEL 2089 Capstone 0-12 Credits