WL 162 - Welding I

8 Credit Hours
Lecture Hrs. 8

This course will introduce students to level one concepts in welding. The course aligns with NCCER curriculum standards. The course includes an introduction to welding safety, oxyfuel cutting, plasma arc cutting, air carbon arc cutting, base metal preparation, welding quality, SMAW equipment preparation, shield metal arc welding, SMAW beads and fillet, joint fit-up and alignment, grove weld with backing, and SMAW open v-grove welding.
Offered As Scheduled
Grading Basis Normal Grading Mode