Welding Technology
WLD 1103: Introduction to Thermal Cutting
Students will learn the principles and procedures for oxyfuel cutting, plasma cutting,
and carbon arc gouging. Safe shop practices will be emphasized.
Ozark CTE General Technology Fee: $51, Ozark CF Welding Fee: $150.
WLD 1202: Blueprint Reading
Students will learn to read and interpret various kinds of blueprints and working
drawings. AWS welding symbols and their meanings will be taught.
Ozark CTE General Technology Fee: $34, Ozark CF Welding Fee: $100.
WLD 1212: Industrial Safety in Welding
The study of safe and industry accepted practices and equipment necessary for the
safe use of all existing manual methods of welding. Student will learn to identify
common industrial and occupational hazards and means to avoid accidents.
Ozark CTE General Technology Fee: $34, Ozark CF Welding Fee: $100.
WLD 1224: Introduction to Arc Welding
This course is intended to teach theory and application of basic Astick@ welding (SMAW).
It will cover safety, correct selection of electrodes, practicing beds and the application
of correct welds on actual structures.
This course is designated as "Green".
Ozark CTE General Technology Fee: $68, Ozark CF Welding Fee: $200.
WLD 1302: Metallurgy
An elementary and practical approach to the structure, marking classifications, machinability
and identification of metals and their properties. This will require the use of various
manufacturer catalogs, bulletins and charts. Basic heat treatment and how metals are
affected will be discussed.
Ozark CTE General Technology Fee: $34, Ozark CF Welding Fee: $100.
WLD 1403: Welding for Trades and Industry
This course is intended to teach theory and application of welding for trades and
industry. This course will be specific to the needs and applicable to each area of
interest. It will cover basic welding safety, correct cutting torch handling, basic
gas metal arc welding (MIG), gas tungsten arc welding (TIG), and shielded metal arc
welding. Specific applications will be deemed by the appropriate advisor.
Ozark CTE General Technology Fee: $51, Ozark CF Welding Fee: $150.
WLD 1405: Position Welding
Pre-requisite: WLD 1224 or permission of instructor. A continuation of the study of
Arc welding concentrating on more advanced weld positions and varied electrodes. This
course will also discuss hard facing, padding, and the techniques for welding pipe.
Ozark CTE General Technology Fee: $85, Ozark Welding Fee: $250.
WLD 1503: Gas Metal Arc (MIG) Welding
Pre-requisite: WLD 1405 or permission of instructor. Provides student with theory
and application of wire feed processes also known as MIG Welding or semi-automatic
and automatic processes. The student also gains an understanding of the basic gases
and mixtures used for different materials.
This course is designated as "Green".
Ozark CTE General Technology Fee: $51, Ozark Welding Fee: $150.
WLD 1603: Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG) Welding
.Pre-requisite: WLD 1405 or permission of instructor. Study of Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG)
Welding commonly referred to as TIG or Heliarc. This course will focus on shielding
gases, equipment and feasible use situations. Safety will be addressed and demonstrated
in a lab experience.
This course is designated as "Green".
Ozark CTE General Technology Fee: $51, Ozark Welding Fee: $150.
WLD 1702: Weldment Testing
Covers different types of testing such as destructive and nondestructive. Students
will study guided bend, radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle and dye penetrant
tests, and take practical tests that are designed according to AWSD1.1 and ASME Section
IX industry standard codes.
Ozark CTE General Technology Fee: $34, Ozark Welding Fee: $100.
WLD 1804: Certification Welding I
Student practices with projects that are designed according to AWSD1.1 and ASME Section
IX industry standard codes. The implementation and approval of the codes in accordance
with AWSD1.1 and ASME section IX will be addressed. Documentation of procedure will
also be covered.
Ozark CTE General Technology Fee: $68, Ozark Welding Fee: $200.
WLD 2804: Certification Welding II
This is a continuation of WLD 1804. Student practices and takes practical tests that
are designed according to AWSD1.1 and ASME Section IX industry standard codes. The
implementation and approval of the codes in accordance with these standards will be
addressed. Documentation of procedure will also be covered. Students in this class
will have more emphasis in pipe certification.
Ozark CTE General Technology Fee: $68. Ozark Welding Fee: $200.