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WLDG 1425 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC

Introduction to Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: An introduction to oxy-fuel welding and cutting, including history and future in welding, safety, setup and maintenance of oxy-fuel welding, and cutting equipment and supplies. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)

WLDG 1428 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC

Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: An introduction to shielded metal arc welding process. Emphasis placed on power sources, electrode selection, oxy-fuel cutting, and various joint designs. Instruction provided in SMAW fillet welds in various positions. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)

WLDG 1430 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC

Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A study of the principles of gas metal arc welding, setup and use of GMAW equipment, and safe use of tools/equipment. Instruction in various joint designs. This course is cross-listed as WLDG 1230. The student may register for either WLDG 1430 or WLDG 1230 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)

WLDG 1434 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC

Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) Welding
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: 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. This course is cross-listed as WLDG 1234. The student may register for either WLDG 1434 or WLDG 1234 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)

WLDG 1457 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC

Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A study of the production of various fillets and groove welds. Preparation of specimens for testing in all test positions. This course is cross-listed as WLDG 1257. The student may register for either WLDG 1457 or WLDG 1257 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)

WLDG 1471 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC

Welding Qualifications
This is a Local Need Course.
Course Description: Topics covered will include interpretation of applicable welding specifications, electrode use, current/polarity characteristics, performing a wide range of welding operations, weld quality analysis, welding supplies/materials conservation practices, and operational safety practices. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)

WLDG 2443 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC

Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Advanced topics based on accepted welding codes. Training provided with various electrodes in shielded metal arc welding processes with open V-groove joints in all positions. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)

WLDG 2447 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC

Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Advanced topics in GMAW welding, including welding in various positions and directions. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)

WLDG 2451 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC

Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Advanced topics in GTAW welding, including welding in various positions and directions. (2 Lec., 6 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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