Welding Technology

The Welding Technology program at the College of Southern Nevada is recognized by the American Welding Society (AWS) as a S.E.N.S.E. affiliate educational institution and Sustaining Company Member. It offers both a one year Certificate of Achievement and a two year AAS degree.

The curriculum focuses on the most widely used techniques and processes found in industry:

• SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)
• GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)
• FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding)
• GTAW (Gas Tungston Arc Welding)

In addition to basic welding classes, specialty courses include:

• Non Destructive Testing/CWI Preparation
• Blueprint and Welding Symbols
• AWS D1.1 Codebook

Graduating students will have a comprehensive and complete understanding of all major welding processes and will have the opportunity to be recognized nationally as AWS Entry Level or as Advanced Level welders, depending on their choice of study.

 For more information about the Welding Technology program, please contact John W. Cavenaugh at 702-651-3068 or email at john.cavenaugh@csn.edu.

Spring 2012 Schedule of Classes

On-line Registration

WELD 131 - Blueprint Reading, Layout and Sketching

Provides instruction in the interpretation, reading and understanding of blueprints, drawings, weld symbols, fabrication layout and free hand sketching commonly used in the welding trade. 3 Credits.

WELD 133 - SMAW(Stick)

Provides classroom and laboratory instruction in skill development and proficiency of Shielded Metal Arc Welding of mild steel plate in all positions. 4 Credits.

WELD 134 - GTAW(Tig)

Provides classroom and laboratory instruction in the proper techniques, skill development and proficiency of GTA Welding of mild steel, aluminum and stainless steel gage material in various positions. 4 Credits.

WELD 135 - GMAW(Mig)

Provides classroom and laboratory instruction in the proper techniques, skill development and proficiency of GMAW of mild steel and aluminum in various positions. 2 Credits.

WELD 137 - FCAW(Flux Core)

Provides classroom and laboratory instruction in the proper techniques, skill development and proficiency of FCAW-S and FCAW-G of mild steel in various positions. 2 Credits.

WELD 154 - D1.1 Structural Welding Code

Provides extensive classroom instruction on the AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code, covering topics such as Procedure Qualification Records, Weld Procedure Specifications, welded connections, fabrication and inspection. 3 Credits.

WELD 218 - Pipe Welding Procedures

Provides instruction on the proper techniques, skill development and proficiency of pipe welding using SMAW fillet and pipe groove welds on plate/pipe in all positions. Prerequisite: WELD 133B or instructor approval. 4 Credits.

WELD 240 - Advanced GTAW

Provides instruction on the proper techniques and skill development of advanced GTAW with emphasis on pipe fillet and groove welds on plate/pipe in various positions. 4 Credits.

(Posted 13 Nov 2011)
This schedule of classes is accurate at the time of posting, but is subject to change without notice.
Check On-line Registration for current listing of classes.