WLDG 1430Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

Collin College · 4 credits · UGRD

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Principles of gas metal arc welding, setup, and use of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) equipment, and safe use of tools/equipment. Instruction in various joint designs. Additionally, this is an overview of terminology, safety procedures, and equipment set-up. Practice in performing T-joints, lap joints, and butt joints using Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) equipment. Lab required. Prerequisites: WLDG 1407 and Consent of Associate Dean/Director. 4 credit hours. (W) 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.

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 6 sections

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
50004Class #10091-WLDG-1430-50004	Monday & Wednesday7:30 PM - 10:50 PM6:00 PM - 7:20 PMOct 19 – Dec 11	Room	Not published
50004 notes: <b>This course is for a specialty admission program or requires department approval for enrollment. Please contact the department with any questions. Concurrent enrollment in WLDG 1407-50004, WLDG 1428-50004, WLDG 1430-50004 and WLDG 1434-50004 required. </b>This section will be delivered in a hybrid format which includes 50% or less of instruction delivered online; remaining instruction will be delivered through in-person scheduled meetings. Additional requirements may include test proctoring with student authentication, a desktop or laptop computer (not a mobile device), webcam, and/or microphone. <b>This section requires an additional course fee.</b>

50005Class #12324-WLDG-1430-50005	Saturday10:00 AM - 4:50 PM7:00 AM - 9:50 AMOct 23 – Dec 13	Room	Not published
50005 notes: <b>This course is for a specialty admission program or requires department approval for enrollment. Please contact the department with any questions. Concurrent enrollment in WLDG 1407-50005, WLDG 1428-50005, WLDG 1430-50005 and WLDG 1434-50005 required. </b>This section will be delivered in a hybrid format which includes 50% or less of instruction delivered online; remaining instruction will be delivered through in-person scheduled meetings. Additional requirements may include test proctoring with student authentication, a desktop or laptop computer (not a mobile device), webcam, and/or microphone. <b>This section requires an additional course fee.</b>

50007Class #16029-WLDG-1430-50007	Tuesday & Thursday7:30 PM - 10:50 PM6:00 PM - 7:20 PMOct 19 – Dec 11	Room	Not published
50007 notes: <b>This course is for a specialty admission program or requires department approval for enrollment. Please contact the department with any questions. Concurrent enrollment in WLDG 1407-50007, WLDG 1428-50007, WLDG 1430-50007 and WLDG 1434-50007 required. </b>This section will be delivered in a hybrid format which includes 50% or less of instruction delivered online; remaining instruction will be delivered through in-person scheduled meetings. Additional requirements may include test proctoring with student authentication, a desktop or laptop computer (not a mobile device), webcam, and/or microphone. <b>This section requires an additional course fee.</b>

50003Class #17281-WLDG-1430-50003	Monday & Wednesday1:00 PM - 2:20 PM2:30 PM - 5:50 PMOct 19 – Dec 11	Room	Not published
50003 notes: <b>This course is for a specialty admission program or requires department approval for enrollment. Please contact the department with any questions. Concurrent enrollment in WLDG 1407-50003, WLDG 1428-50003, WLDG 1430-50003 and WLDG 1434-50003 required.</b> This section will be delivered in a hybrid format which includes 50% or less of instruction delivered online; remaining instruction will be delivered through in-person scheduled meetings. Additional requirements may include test proctoring with student authentication, a desktop or laptop computer (not a mobile device), webcam, and/or microphone.<b> This section requires an additional course fee.</b>

50001Class #332426-WLDG-1430-50001	Monday & Wednesday8:30 AM - 11:50 AM7:00 AM - 8:20 AMOct 19 – Dec 11	Room	Not published
50001 notes: <b>This course is for a specialty admission program or requires department approval for enrollment. Please contact the department with any questions. Concurrent enrollment in WLDG 1407-50001, WLDG 1428-50001, WLDG 1430-50001 and WLDG 1434-50001 required. </b>This section will be delivered in a hybrid format which includes 50% or less of instruction delivered online; remaining instruction will be delivered through in-person scheduled meetings. Additional requirements may include test proctoring with student authentication, a desktop or laptop computer (not a mobile device), webcam, and/or microphone. <b>This section requires an additional course fee.</b>

50002Class #337107-WLDG-1430-50002	Tuesday & Thursday2:30 PM - 5:50 PM1:00 PM - 2:20 PMOct 19 – Dec 11	Room	Not published
50002 notes: <b>This course is for a specialty admission program or requires department approval for enrollment. Please contact the department with any questions. Concurrent enrollment in WLDG 1407-50002, WLDG 1428-50002, WLDG 1430-50002 and WLDG 1434-50002 required. </b>This section will be delivered in a hybrid format which includes 50% or less of instruction delivered online; remaining instruction will be delivered through in-person scheduled meetings. Additional requirements may include test proctoring with student authentication, a desktop or laptop computer (not a mobile device), webcam, and/or microphone. <b>This section requires an additional course fee.</b>