WLDG 109 - Fundamentals of Welding

3 Credit(s)

This course will examine the different processes used combining and processing metals in industry today. The class provides an introduction to the most common types of cutting and welding procedures. The cutting processes examined in this course are Oxy Fuel, Plasma Arc and Carbon Arc cutting Students will have hands-on experience using different welding processes such as Shielded Metal Arc Welding, oxygen Acetylene welding, Gas Metal Art Welding, and Gas Tungsten Art Welding. Students will receive training using manufacturers’ safety recommendations for individual equipment. Students will learn to identify and follow safe work practices as well s inspections of power equipment (portable and stationary), hand tools, and also demonstrate the safe and proper use of each tool. Hands-on training will be administered throughout this course to ensure that proper technique and safety measures are met with all above mentioned processes.

Prerequisite(s): IT 130 or DFT 150.
(spring)