2022-23 Virginia Western Academic Catalog and Student Handbook

Dec 21, 2024

2022-23 Virginia Western Academic Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

WEL 120 - Introduction to Welding

(3 CR)

Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation

Description: Introduces history of welding processes. Covers types of equipment and assembly of units. Stresses welding procedures such as fusion, non-fusion, and cutting oxyacetylene. Introduces arc welding and plasma arc cutting. Emphasizes procedures in the use of tools and equipment. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.