This course emphasizes mathematics used in the professional technical occupations. Students will learn mathematical skills in the following: fractions, decimals, percents, ratios & proportions, U.S. Customary Units and metric measurement systems, basic geometry and elementary algebra. The course will include relevent technical applications and the use of a calculator.

Prerequisites:
ACCUPLACER Arithmetic score of 38 or ABE 050 with a C or higher or approved alternative placement criteria.

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This applied English course focuses on the workplace communication skills needed to send, receive, and process oral and written information. Along with a review of writing fundamentals, learners will use principles of clear communication, professionalism, and cultural awareness in occupational contexts. Learners will sharpen their reading, writing, and presentation skills.

Prerequisites:
Accuplacer Reading Comprehension score of 71 or RDG 085 with a C or higher, and Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 71 or ENGL 092 with a C or higher.

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Designed to introduce students to the application of basic interpersonal communication theory, with a focus on achieving success in the workplace. Topics explored include self-awareness, self-disclosure, conversation skills, relationship development and maintenance, assertiveness, teamwork and group dynamics, conflict management strategies, and communicating in a diverse world.

Prerequisites:
Accuplacer Reading Comprehension score of 71 or a C grade in RDG 085, and Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 71 or a C grade in ENGL 092.

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Introduction to the general welding industry, shop safety and orientation to the metal shop environment. Also electrical and compressed gas cylinder safety, and safe applications with grinders, band saws, and ironworkers.

Prerequisites:
ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension score of 71 or RDG 085 with a C or better and ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills score of 71 or ENGL 092 with a C or better. ACCUPLACER Arithmetic score of 38 or MATH 090 or ABE 050 with a C or better.

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This course will introduce the student to the basics of plasma arc cutting and oxy-fuel cutting processes including cutting safety; theory of gases; and hands-on lab practice. Cylinder handling and equipment safety and orientation will be stressed.

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Students will learn to use prints and drawings used in the welding trade. Students will study interpretation of basic drawings and prints, dimensions, terminology, notes, applied mathematics and sketching and drawing techniques.

Prerequisites:
WLD 101 and WLD 105 and WLD 110 and WLD 120

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Students will learn applications of power sources, electrode identification, and basic steel metallurgy, while practicing lab techniques in E6010 and E7018 SMAW Electrodes in the weld booth.

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Prerequisites:
WLD 101, WLD 105, WLD 106, WLD 110, WLD 120, WLD 130, WLD 140, and WLD 150 all with a C- or higher or Instructor permission.

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Introduction to the Gas Metal Arc Welding, welding process for mild steel. Power sources, techniques, shielding gases, metallurgy, and electrode identification will be covered. The student will learn the application of this process through lab practice in the weld booth.

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This introduction to the gas metal arc welding process on aluminum covers safety, power sources, metallurgy, gases, filler metals, and lab practice.

Prerequisites:
WLD 101, WLD 105, WLD 106, WLD 110, WLD 120, WLD 130, WLD 140, and WLD 150 all with a C- or higher or Instructor permission.

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Course covers the flux core arc welding process, including dual shield and self-shielding processes. Classroom discussion includes process safety and applications, power sources, shielding gases, FCAW electrodes and metallurgy. Lab practice on mild steel in the weld booth.

Prerequisites:
WLD 101 and WLD 105 and WLD 110, and WLD 120

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Students will demonstrate all position FCAW welding techniques.

Prerequisites:
WLD 101, WLD 105, WLD 106, WLD 110, WLD 120, WLD 130, WLD 140, and WLD 150 all with a C- or higher or Instructor permission.

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This Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process covers safety, power sources, metallurgy, gases, filler metals and welding lab practice on mild steel in the weld booth.

Prerequisites:
WLD 101 and WLD 105 and WLD 110 and WLD 120

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This introduction to gas tungsten arc welding process on aluminum covers safety, power sources, metallurgy, gases, filler metals, and lab practice.

Prerequisites:
WLD 101, WLD 105, WLD 106, WLD 110, WLD 120, WLD 130, WLD 140, and WLD 150 all with a C- or higher or Instructor permission.

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Students will learn and apply basic layout and fabricating techniques, applying simple print reading concepts, and cutting and welding techniques, to produce simple fabricated small projects. Will familiarize students with shop equipment and sign-off each for safety. GMAW and FCAW welding processes may be used, as well as Plasma and Oxy/Fuel Thermal Cutting processes, and introduction to bevellers. The importance of accurate measuring; precision squares, angles, drilling and leveling; attention to detail, neatness, and the finished product will be demonstrated in an approved small fabrication project.

Prerequisites:
WLD 101 and WLD 105 and WLD 110 and WLD 120

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A culminating project consisting of a portfolio, resume, and job search element, and a culminating fabrication project under the direction of staff.

Prerequisites:
WLD 213 with a C- or higher or WLD 230 with a C- or higher or Instructor Permission.

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A culminating project consisting of a portfolio, resume and job search element, and a culminating fabrication project under the direction of staff.

Prerequisites:
Instructor Permission.

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Industry on-the-job experience per individualized opportunities under guided practice. May be taken multiple times.

Prerequisites:
Instructor permission

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Industry on-the-job experience per individualized opportunities under guided practice.

Prerequisites:
Instructor permission

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Students will learn to use prints and drawings used in the welding trade, with emphasis on piping. Students will study and interpret industry drawings and prints, ISO's, plan drawings, symbols, dimensions, terminology, notes, applied mathematics, sketching and drawing techniques.

Prerequisites:
WLD 210 with a C- or higher and WLD 211 with a C- or higher or Instructor permission

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Open-Root Carbon Steel late Shield Arc Welding in 2G and 3G positions. Emphasis on open-root groove welding on 3/8" - 1/2" plate with E6010 (Root), and E7018 (Fill & Cap) for students enrolled in Pipe Pathway. This welding practice follows AWS Welding Standard D1.1 and WABO Structural Steel Welding Code, and is beginning practice to qualify open-root welds to ASME IX: B31.3; and AP1104 SMAW Pipe Welding Certification Standards for pressure piping applications required by local refineries and affiliated industrial piping applications.

Prerequisites:
Basic Welding Certificate or Instructor Permission

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Open Root Carbon Steel Plate Shield Metal Arc Welding in 4G position. Emphasis on open root groove welding on 3/8" - 1" plate with E6010 (Root), and E7018 (Fill & Cap) for students enrolled in Pipe Pathway. This welding practice follows AWS Welding Standard D1.1 Structural Steel Welding Code, and is beginning practice to qualify open root welds to ASME IX: B31.1 and B31.3; and AP1104 SMAW Pipe Welding Certification Standards for pressure piping applications required by local refineries and affiliated industrial piping applications.

Prerequisites:
Basic Welding Certificate or Instructor Permission

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Advanced Print Reading for 2nd year students. Students will study interpretation of basic drawings and prints, dimensions, terminology, notes, applied mathematics and sketching and drawing techniques. Also may include applications for CNC Plasma Software, Isometric reading and drawing, and understanding basic AutoCAD applications.

Prerequisites:
WLD 205, or WLD 206, or Instructor permission

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Shield metal arc welding of open-root steel pipe in all positions in preparation for industrial applications and the AWS/WABO Pipe Welding Certification Test (AWS/WABO testing is offered in-house). This pipe welding practice follows AWS Welding Standard D1.1 and WABO Structural Welding Code and ASME IX and B31.3 SMAW Pipe Welding Certification Standards for pressure piping applications required by local refineries and affiliated industrial applications. Pipe welding conducted in 2G, 5G, and 6G positions on 8" pipe.

Prerequisites:
Basic Welding Certificate or Instructor Permission

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Advanced Fabrication techniques for Pipe, including basic trade math, measuring tools and techniques, pipe welding layout and fit-up techniques for large-bore and small-bore steel pipe; pipe materials and fittings; pipe fitting safety, tools and techniques; and preparation of beveled pipe joints for welding. Welding is to WABO structural, AWS and ASME Pressure pipe welding standards, and Fabrication to accepted Industry Standards. This course will be based extensively on The Pipe Fitter’s Blue Book by Graves and BTC’s Pipe Welding and Pipe Fitting from NCCER Pipefitting Levels 1-4.

Prerequisites:
WLD 210 with a C- or higher and WLD 211 with a C- or higher or Instructor permission

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Advanced FCA welding techniques in all positions; in the weld booth and in work simulated difficult positions such as the welding module. Lab practice will include preparation for AWS and WABO certification testing.

Prerequisites:
Basic Welding Certificate or Instructor permission

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Advanced Fabrication techniques for Pipe per Piping Industry accepted codes and standards. Will include trade math in laying-out angles and offsets; pipefitting calculations; special pipefitting problems, including branch connections, headers; and fabrication piping systems involving reducers, and fabrication of offsets. Also pipe support systems and rigging for piping installations in the Fabrication Module. This course will be based extensively on The Pipe Fitter’s Blue Book by Graves and BTC’s Pipe Welding and Pipe Fitting, Volumes I & II from NCCER Pipefitting Levels 1-4.

Prerequisites:
WLD 256 or Instructor permission

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GTAW open root welding on carbon steel will be discussed. Pipe fitting techniques; for GTAW remote amperage adjustment and scratch-arc techniques. Welding in the booth and in the fabrication shop or Fabrication Module will be demonstrated and practiced.

Prerequisites:
WLD 215 or Instructor permission

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This course requires successful completion of at least one AWS/WABO Certification Test (SMAW or FCAW) on 1" plate or 8" Schedule 80 Pipe. Proof of industry certification may substitute for this requirement by Instructor permission.

Prerequisites:
WLD 213 with a C- or higher and WLD 230 with a C- or higher or Instructor permission.

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