Dec 26, 2024  
2024-2025 Collin College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Collin College Catalog

WLDG 1407 - Introduction to Welding Using Multiple Processes


Credits: 4
Basic welding techniques using some of the following processes: Oxy-fuel welding (OFW) and cutting, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux cored arc welding (FCAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW).
Lab Required: Yes

Prerequisite(s): Departmental Permit.
Corequisite(s): WLDG 1428 .
Note: Welding courses require strong basic math skills, the mental maturity and development to work daily with high voltage electrical, combustible gases, power tools, various chemical agents, extended periods of time standing in place, lifting heavy weights (up to 60 pounds repeatedly), reaching, bending, and working around open flames and intense heat.

Type of Course: Workforce