WELD 1520 - Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)

    Recent Professors
    Aarron L. Payne, Bryan K. Payne
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023
    Class Size
    14 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite Corequisite: WELD 1500 Welding Processes; Total Hours: 32 hours lecture; 59 hours lab. 64 Outside of Class hours (155 Total Student Learning Hours)
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of WELD 1520
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course will cover the theory and application of the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) processes. Emphasis will be placed on the safe and proper application of these processes and the practical use of welding principles on mild steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. Welding will be demonstrated in a variety of positions. Structural certifications are a focus of this course. Additional supplies may be required. This course has a material fee.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 5:30pm–6:20pm, Mon Wed 6:21pm–8:10pm, Tue Thu 1:31pm–3:10pm, Tue Thu 12:30pm–1:30pm