Welding
Intro to Welding Processes
Provides trainees with relevant theory in oxy-fuel welding and cutting, shielded metallic arc welding and their applications. Also discussed is proper selection of power sources and settings, welding electrodes, shielding gases, joint configuration, safety and welding procedures. This course includes a lecture period, followed by a practical application or lab exercise that demonstrates the topics presented.
PDS 9799 / Length: 45 hours
CRN 1470, Tues & Thurs
Jan. 20-March 12, 8-11 a.m.
Marple Campus
CRN 893, Mondays
Jan. 26-May 18
Marple Campus
Cost: Sponsoring $410
Non-Sponsoring: $430
Intro: Oxy-Fuel Welding & Cutting
Emphasis on fuel gases, welding and cutting equipment. Covers advantages and disadvantages of fuel gases; maintenance of oxy-fuel welding set; demonstrates lighting, adjusting, and extinguishing an oxy-fuel flare; and using an oxy-fuel cutting torch.
PDS 9798 / Length 45 hours
CRN 2046, Wednesdays
Jan. 21-May 13, 8-11 a.m.
Marple Campus
CRN 1469, Tues & Thurs
March 24-May 12, 8-11 a.m.
Marple Campus
Cost: Sponsoring $410
Non-Sponsoring: $430
Shielded Metal Arc Welding I (SMAW)
Covers the principles of electric arc welding using electrodes 6010, 6011, 6012, and 6013 in the flat position, correct angles and methods. Also covers effects of current settings, arc lengths, electrode angles and electrode manipulation on the quality of weld joint. Welding in horizontal, vertical and overhead positions is taught. Includes a lecture period, followed by a practical application.
PDS 9803 / Length: 45 hours
CRN 1007, Tues & Thurs
Jan. 2-March 12, noon-3 p.m.
Marple Campus
CRN 2287, Mon & Wed
Jan. 21-March 25, 3:15-6:15 p.m.
Marple Campus
CRN 1513, Thursdays
Jan. 22-May 7, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Marple Campus
Cost: Sponsoring $410
Non-Sponsoring: $430
Shielded Metal Arc Welding II
This course covers effects of current settings, arc lengths, electrode angles and electrode manipulation on the quality of weld joint. Welding in horizontal, vertical and overhead positions is taught. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: state the effects of current settings on the weld, control electrodes in the correct manner, weld in vertical, overhead, and horizontal positions using 6010 and 6011, 6012 and 6013 electrodes.
PDS 9804 / Length: 45 hours
CRN 1558, Tues & Thurs
March 24-May 12, noon-3 p.m.
Marple Campus
CRN 1557, Mon & Wed
March 30-May 18, 3:15-6:15 p.m.
Marple Campus
Cost: Sponsoring $410
Non-Sponsoring: $430
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW-Mig)
Covers GMAW equipment set-up and operation. The theory of gas metal arc welding is applied to mild steel and plate steel in all positions. Introduces single- and multi-phase welds using a variety of electrode (wire) diameters. Also covers the application of gas metal-arc welding theory to non-ferrous materials and their alloys. Various modes of metal transfer are addressed. Includes lecture followed by a practical application.
PDS 9805 / Length: 45 hours
CRN 1559, Wednesdays
Jan. 21-May 13, noon-3 p.m.
Marple Campus
CRN 2048, Wednesdays
Jan. 21-May 13, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Marple Campus
Cost: Sponsoring $410
Non-Sponsoring: $430
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW-Tig)
Covers various types of tungsten electrodes, tolerances, color codes, and commonly used welding machines and polar lines. Focuses on gas tungsten arc welding in various positions using ferrous and non-ferrous sheet and plate, and welding gases used in GTAW processes. Includes lecture followed by a practical application.
PDS 9806 / Length: 45 hours
CRN 2049, Tuesdays
Jan. 20-May 12, 3:15-6:15 p.m.
Marple Campus
CRN 2050, Tuesdays
Jan. 20-May 12, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Marple Campus
Cost: Sponsoring $410
Non-Sponsoring: $430
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