VOCATIONAL WELDING COURSE DESCRIPTION

 

 

VWE 105 Fundamentals of Oxyacetylene Welding and Cutting (3)

Prerequisite: VSP 121 or VSP 153a

This course is designed for those students who have little or no oxyacetylene welding training. Units of study involve safety; equipment operation and the manipulative skills required to complete flat, vertical, horizontal and overhead brazing and welds. In addition, the cutting and shaping of structural and plate steel are taught.

 

 

VWE 110 Fundamentals Arc Welding (3)

Prerequisite: VSP 121 or VSP 153a

This is an introduction course for students who have little or no training in welding. Studies include basic welding equipment, safe operating practices and personal protection. Practical exercises using mild steel to complete basic flat and horizontal welds will be mandatory.

 

 

VWE 115 General Welding (4)

Prerequisite: VSP 121 or VSP 153a or Concurrently

This is an introductory course to welding. This course is designed to introduce students to two types of welding, oxyacetylene welding & cutting and arc welding. Coursework includes safety, theory, and practical exercises.