WLDT 101 — Introduction to Welding
This entry level course is primarily spent in the weld lab and introduces students to the basic concepts of arc welding and oxy-fuel cutting. Emphasis is put in safety, working with weld shop tools and equipment, and developing skills using the Shielding Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process with different types of welding rods to make quality surfacing and fillet welds. An introduction to the Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) process and gouging of steel using the Air Carbon Arc process is also included.
Prerequisites: WLDT 100