WVC Industrial Technology - Welding and Fabrication

Welding and Fabrication Program Course Descriptions

Please see program guide for complete list of required courses.

Industrial Technology Courses

INDT 135     5 credits
Metal Fab I
Designed to introduce the student to commonly used metal fabrication techniques. Including but not limited to: Measuring instrumentation, metal preparation, welding, machines (drills, saws, grinders, mills and lathes), and metal bending devices. Emphasis placed on the safe use of tooling, preplanning and fabrication of structurally sound projects. Prerequisites: WELD 128.

INDT 136     3 credits
Metal Fabrication II
Introduces the student to an intermediate level of fabrication techniques such as measurement instrumentation, metal preparation, welding, machines (drills, saws, grinders, mills and lathes), and metal benders. Emphasis is placed on the safe use of tooling, pre-planning, and fabrication of structurally sound projects. Prerequisites: INDT 135.

Welding Courses

WELD 128     3 credits
Basic Welding
Theory, application and practice of arc and oxyacetylene welding and cutting.

WELD 131     3 credits
Arc Welding
Fundamentals and experience in operation of AC and DC welders in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions using a variety of welding electrodes, including low-hydrogen rods. Introduction to MIG welding included.

WELD 220     2 credits
Welding Certification Preparatory Course
Prepares experienced welders for welding examination and certification. Involves out of position welding with electric arc 6010 and 7018 electrodes, "flux core" welding wire, and GMAW (MIG) Welders (required during welding certification). Prerequisites: WELD 128 or Industry Experience.