WLD 101 - Introduction to Welding **

3 Credit(s)

This covers basic work, health and safety information involved in the profession of welding, including the interpretation of welding symbols and sketches or drawings, and fabricating parts from sketches or drawings. Students will have an opportunity to sit for the American Welding Society (AWS) certifications tests. Students will be awarded the certificate if successful on the exams.

Co-reqs: WLD 111 and WLD 121
Course Type: Lecture
Tuition Tier: Tier II
Delivery Method:
In-Person
Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1) Students will define welder health and safety protocols and explain their importance in maintaining a safe working environment, as required by the AWS SENSE program.

CLO 2) Students will define and describe the hazards associated with welding, thermal cutting and the lab environment.

CLO 3) Students will define and describe the importance of the PPE required for the welding and thermal cutting processes.

CLO 4) Students will describe and define the importance of ventilation systems.