WLD 101Welding Fundamentals and Shop Safety

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Students explore the fundamental principles of welding through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory experience. This course will inform students of the most common welding processes, including welding terminology, welding design, welding safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), hazard recognition, metallurgy, inspections, and welding quality control. Students learn to identify different types of metals, prepare materials, set up equipment, and perform basic welding operations. Prerequisites: Must be in the Welding Technology program or have approval from department chair.