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WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Welding 222B
Course Description and Outline


WELD 222B: Welding II Practice


2008-2009
Credits 2
Schedule of Classes Fall 2008
Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years)
Academic Discipline Welding
Academic Division Technology
Prerequisites or Corequisites WELD 221
Transfer Information Courses with a 'B' Designator after the number: This course may apply toward a WNC degree or certificate program depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may not transfer or apply to programs at four-year universities within Nevada (UNR, UNLV). In some cases, this course may transfer and apply to programs at two and four year colleges within Nevada and may transfer to out of state schools. For information about how this course may transfer or apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
Programs of Study This course can be found in the following programs of study:
I : Catalog Course Description
Continues MTL 212 with emphasis on developing welding skills for SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW production in overhead, flat, horizontal, and vertical positions.
II : Course Objectives

SMAW- Practice and become ready to take the AWS qualifying exam in all positions.

GMAW- Achieve basic skill levels and accessory set up and operation.

GTAW- Achieve basic skill levels and accessory set up and operation.

FCAW- Achieve basic skill levels and accessory set up and operation.

III : Course Linkage
Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

This is a required course for the Welding Technology Associate of applied science degree and fulfills a course requirement in the Welding Technology Certificate of Achievement.

The mission of the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Welding Technologyis to provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a chosen field of study.

This course addresses the following AAS degree student learning outcomes in which the successful student will be able to demonstrate:
1. Knowledge of the subject matter appropriate to the welding technology.

2. Are able to do the following:
a. acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment or career enhancement in the welding field.
b. present themselves effectively to a potential employer.
c. effective communication and computation skills appropriate to the welding industry.
d. utilization of appropriate resources to remain current in the welding industry.

Sections II and III were prepared on May 30, 2006. Please contact the Technology division for more information.
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