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  • 3.00 Credits

    In this course you will learn to combine your shielded metal arc welding and flux cored arc welding skills to fabricate various types of weldments using proper layout procedures. Complete drawings with welding symbols, bill of materials and cost estimates will also be required. This course will cover the characteristics of hazardous wastes and its safe handling, storage, and disposal. (Prereq: Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0901 and Qualifying score on math assessment test OR MATH0800) (BP) 3 cr
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to the flux cored arc welding process including equipment, terms and safety procedures. Students will learn how to setup, adjust and shut down flux cored arc welding equipment. Students will be able to produce fillet T-joint welds in the horizontal, vertical and overhead position and single-V-groove butt joint welds in the horizontal and vertical position. Students will also be able to classify electrodes and conduct single-V-groove tests. This course will cover the characteristics of hazardous wastes and its safe handling, storage, and disposal. (Prereq: WLDG1135) (BP) 3 cr
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students will learn how to produce single-V-groove butt joint welds using gas-shielded and self-shielded tubular electrode wire. Students will also produce fillet weld lap joints and single-V-groove butt joints with metal-cored wire and single-V-groove welds in butt joints on pipe. Destructive tests will be performed on selected welds. Students will have the option to further develop their knowledge and skills to prepare for the flux-cored Welder Qualification Test. This course will cover the characteristics of hazardous wastes and its safe handling, storage, and disposal. (Prereq: WLDG1182 and WLDG1350) (BP) 3 cr
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed for students who want to enhance their skills and knowledge in order to become more proficient in specialized areas of the curriculum. Students will have the ability to direct their efforts, with instructor approval, in curriculum activities that are beyond the current scope of existing courses. This course will cover the basics of welding safety as well as the safe use of welding equipment and its startup and shutdown. Dependent on the needs of each individual class, the specific areas of focus will change to meet the needs of the class. (Prereq: Instructor approval) (BP) 1-3 cr
  • 1.00 - 4.00 Credits

    This course is designed for students who want to enhance their skills and knowledge in order to become more proficient in specialized areas of the curriculum. Specialized lab content must be different from or beyond the expected skill level available in current course offerings. Students will have the ability to direct their efforts, with instructor approval, in curriculum activities that meet their needs. A `Specialized Lab Training Agreement` must be signed by the student and the instructor and submitted to the registrar at the time of registration. This course will cover the characteristics of hazardous wastes and its safe handling, storage, and disposal. (Prereq: Instructor approval) (BP) 1-4 cr
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students will learn how to produce single V-groove butt joint welds in the flat position with the spray transfer method on steel. They will also produce Fillet, Lap and T-joint welds in the horizontal and vertical positions on aluminum material. Students will also be able to utilize the pulse spray transfer method of GMAW welding to produce welds on Lap Joints, T-Joints and Butt Joints in flat, horizontal and vertical positions. Students will have the option to further develop their knowledge and skills to prepare for the Gas Metal Arc Welding Welder Qualification Test. This course will cover the characteristics of hazardous wastes and its safe handling, storage, and disposal. (Prereq: Instructor Approval or GMAW Certificate or Welding Diploma) (BP) 3 cr
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students will learn how to prepare and weld steel, stainless steel and aluminum tubing using the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process. Students will learn how to prepare tubing for single V-groove welds in the 5-G position. Students will also be able to produce welds on stainless steel in the 5-G and 6-G positions. Visual and destructive inspection tests on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum are included. Students will have the option to further develop their knowledge and skills to prepare for the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Welder Qualification Test. This course will cover the characteristics of hazardous wastes and its safe handling, storage, and disposal. (Prereq: Instructor Approval or GTAW Certificate or Welding Diploma) (BP) 3 cr
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to allow students to program, setup and operate semi-automated and fully automated cutting and welding systems. Both PC programming and teach pendants will be utilized. Integration of automated cutting and welding systems with other components will also be explored. (Prereq: WLDG1135 and WLDG1140) (BP) 3 cr
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to allow students to perform advanced programing, setup and operation and troubleshooting. Techniques will be applied to both semi-automated and fully automated cutting and welding systems. Both PC programming and teach pendants will be utilized. (Prereq: WLDG2050) (BP) 3 cr
  • 1.00 - 4.00 Credits

    This course allows the student to gain on-the-job experience in the Welding and Metal Fabrication industry. The student is responsible for locating and arranging the internship site. One (1) to four (4) credits can be taken, with each credit requiring 40 hours of time spent on the job. Student performance will be monitored by the instructor and evaluated by the employer. This will be a cooperative training program between Hennepin Technical College and a company. The student will apply competencies learned in the program to an employment-like work experience. Tasks and course goals will be determined by the instructor and the job site supervisor on an individual student basis. All industry internships require you be registered at the college for the internship and have instructor approval. (Prereq: Instructor approval and completion of at least 50% of your degree or diploma) (BP) 1-4 cr
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