Course Descriptions for WLDG

WLDG 1273 Introduction to Layout and Fabrication (2)
This is a Local Need Course.
A fundamental course in layout and fabrication related to the welding industry. Major emphasis on structural shapes and use in construction. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)

WLDG 1274 Intermediate Layout and Fabrication (2)
This is a Local Need Course.
A continuation of the introductory Layout and Fabrication course which covers design and production of shop layout and fabrication. Emphasis placed on symbols, blueprints, and written specifications. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)

WLDG 1275 Intermediate Shielding Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) (2)
This is a Local Need Course.
A study of the production of various fillets and groove welds. Preparation of specimens for testing in all test positions. (1 Lec., 4 Lab.)

WLDG 1276 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) (2)
This is a Local Need Course.
An introduction to the principles of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), setup/use of GTAW equipment, and safe use of tools and equipment. Welding instruction in various positions on joint designs. (1 Lec., 4 Lab.)

WLDG 1277 Introduction to Welding Fundamentals I (2)
This is a Local Need Course.
An introduction to the safety, techniques and practice in the use of oxy-fuel and shielded metal arc welding equipment. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)

WLDG 1278 Introduction to Welding Fundamentals II (2)
This is a Local Need Course.
A continuation in the fundamentals of equipment used in welding. This course also covers basic metallurgy. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)

WLDG 1317 Introduction to Layout and Fabrication (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
A fundamental course in layout and fabrication related to the welding industry. Major emphasis on structural shapes and use in construction. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

WLDG 1323 Welding Safety, Tools, and Equipment (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
An introduction to welding careers and safety practice, including welding safety; OSHA and the Hazardous Communication Act; Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS); basic mathematics; measuring systems; shop operations; use and care of precision measuring tools; and the use and care of hand and power tools. Instruction on various types of welding equipment and processes, basic welding gases, fluxes, rods, electrodes, symbols, and blueprints. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

WLDG 1435 Introduction to Pipe Welding (4)
This is a WECM Course Number.
An introduction to welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding process (SMAW), including electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. Emphasis on weld positions 1G and 2G using various electrodes. Lab required. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)

WLDG 2270 Intermediate Pipe Welding I (2)
This is a Local Need Course.
Pipe welding using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)

WLDG 2271 Intermediate Welding Using Multiple Processes I (2)
This is a Local Need Course.
Instruction using layout tools and blueprint reading with demonstration and guided practices with oxy-fuel gas cutting and welding and shield metal arc welding (SMAW). (1 Lec., 4 Lab.)

WLDG 2272 Intermediate Welding Using Multiple Processes II (2)
This is a Local Need Course.
Instruction using layout tools and blueprint reading with demonstration and guided practices with some of the following welding processes: gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), or any other approved welding process. (1 Lec., 4 Lab.)

WLDG 2273 Intermediate Pipe Welding II (2)
This is a Local Need Course.
This course provides a more in depth understanding of the SMAW process. Position of welds will be 1G, 2G, 5G, and 6G using various electrodes. Topics covered include electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)

Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.

WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.

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