Welding (WELD)
This is a list of the Welding (WELD) courses available at KPU.
WELD 1010 CR-1
Worksite Safety and Orientation
Students will identify and respond to workplace hazards. They will safely use and maintain welders' hand tools, portable power tools, and personal safety equipment. Students will study the role of WorkSafeBC and their responsibility to apply its regulations and policies.
WELD 1115 CR-4
Oxy Fuel Welding and Cutting
Students will learn the function of each component in an oxy fuel welding and cutting system, and will assemble, test, adjust and operate this equipment. They will study the properties of high pressure oxygen, acetylene and propane gases, and will learn and apply oxy fuel safety regulations. Students will develop skill by completing a variety of welding and cutting exercises.
Prerequisites: WELD 1010
WELD 1120 CR-4
Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Students will study shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) theory and applications. They will select, set up and adjust SMAW power sources. Students will learn the composition and classification of SMAW electrodes. They will develop skill by completing a variety of welded joints. Students will learn to apply SMAW safety regulations.
Prerequisites: WELD 1115
WELD 1130 CR-4
Basic Gas Metal Arc Welding
Students will study basic gas metal arc welding (GMAW) theory and application. They will select, set up, and adjust GMAW power sources and wire feeders. Students will learn the composition and classification of GMAW electrode wires and shielding gases. They will develop skill by completing a variety of weld joints. Students will learn and apply GMAW safety standards.
Prerequisites: WELD 1120
WELD 1140 CR-1
Material Handling
Students will study hand and power rigging techniques used by welders and fabricators. They will select and use slings, shackles, spreaders and related rigging hardware. Students will learn the concepts of safe working load, centre of gravity, and rigging limitations. They will learn and apply the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and Guidelines of WorkSafeBC.
Prerequisites: WELD 1130
WELD 1200 CR-1
Air Arc and Plasma Arc Cutting
Students will study air arc and plasma arc theory and application. They will select, set up, and operate plasma arc and air arc power sources. Students will use and maintain torches and related equipment. They will develop skills by cutting carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum plate. Students will learn and comply with air arc and plasma arc safety regulations.
Prerequisites: WELD 1140
WELD 1210 CR-4
Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Students will study advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) theory and application. They will describe the major components and operating principles of SMAW power sources. Students will review the composition and application of SMAW electrodes. They will further develop their skills by completing a variety of welded joints.
Prerequisites: WELD 1200
Co-requisites: WELD 1220
WELD 1220 CR-1
Read Technical Drawings
Students will read and interpret fabrication drawings. They will study the principles of orthographic and pictorial projections, including all lines, views and related information. Students will interpret symbols, abbreviations and material specifications. They will identify and solve dimensioning problems.
Co-requisites: WELD 1210
WELD 1230 CR-4
Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding
Students will study advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) theory and application. They will describe the operating principles of constant voltage power sources and wire feeders. Students will learn the properties and applications of blended shielding gases. They will select and use solid and tubular electrodes. Students will further develop their skills by completing a variety of welded joints.
Prerequisites: WELD 1220
Co-requisites: WELD 1240
WELD 1240 CR-1 (Formerly WELD 1203 )
Basic Metallurgy
Students will study the physical and mechanical properties of ferrous and non ferrous metals. They will describe the manufacture and processing of iron and steel. Students will learn to identify metals using practical techniques. They will classify and describe applications of iron and steel products.
Prerequisites: WELD 1220
Co-requisites: WELD 1230
WELD 1250 CR-2
Stationary Shop Equipment
Students will select, set up and operate stationary fabrication equipment. They will use and maintain press drills, stationary saws, iron workers and power squaring shears. Students will develop skill by working on individual and group projects. They will comply with fabrication machinery safety regulations.
Co-requisites: WELD 1230 and 1240
WELD 2100 CR-5
Shielded Metal Arc Pipe Welding
Students will study pipe welding theory technique and safety using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process (SMAW). They will learn appropriate tool use, pipe groove preparation and fitting techniques. Students will work with a variety of pipe diameters, schedules and electrodes. They will develop skill by welding pipe in all positions. Students will visually and destructively test their work
Prerequisites: WELD 1210
Co-requisites: WELD 2110
WELD 2110 CR-1
Welding Standards and Testing
Students will study destructive and non-destructive testing methods applied to welded connections. They will learn and comply with welding codes and standards for structural steel, boilers and piping. Students will learn the importance of quality control and management in manufacturing, construction and maintenance operations. They will describe welding testing and certification
Prerequisites: WELD 1210 & 1230
Co-requisites: WELD 2100
WELD 2120 CR-2
Gas Metal Arc Alloy Welding
Students will study advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) techniques used to weld aluminum, stainless steel and alloy steel products, and the identification and correction of weld faults. They will review constant voltage power sources and specialized wire feeders. Students will select and use a variety of alloy electrode wires and shielding gases. They will develop skill by safely welding aluminum, stainless steel and alloy steels
Prerequisites: WELD 2100 & 2110
Co-requisites: WELD 2130
WELD 2130 CR-1
Piping Drawings
Students will read and interpret pipe fabrication and installation drawings. They will learn orthographic and isometric formats. Students will use symbols and terminology specific to pipe work. They will identify and describe applications for common pipe fittings and components and use piping mathematics. Students will lay out elbows, tees and offsets.
Prerequisites: WELD 2100 & 2110
Co-requisites: WELD 2120
WELD 2140 CR-2
Advanced Flux Core Arc Welding
Students will study advanced Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) techniques used in heavy machinery and structural fabrication. They will review constant voltage power source and wire feeder theory. Students will select and use gas shielded and self shielded electrodes. They will develop skill by completing a variety of welded joints to high standards using the appropriate safety equipment. Students will visually and destructively test their work.
Prerequisites: WELD 2120 and 2130
Co-requisites: WELD 2150
WELD 2150 CR-1
Alloy Metallurgy
Students will study the microstructure of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys. They will describe the heat treatment of steel and aluminum. Students will identify the effects of alloy content on the weldability of steel and aluminum.
Prerequisites: WELD 2120 and 2130
Co-requisites: WELD 2140
WELD 2160 CR-2
Basic Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Students will study Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) theory and application. They will select, setup and adjust high frequency power sources. Students will learn the composition, classification and application of tungsten electrodes, shielding gases and filler material. They will develop skill by practicing a variety of welded joints on mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum using the appropriate safety equipment. Students will learn and apply GTAW regulations.
Prerequisites: WELD 2140 and 2150
WELD 2200 CR-2.5
Shielded Metal Arc Alloy Welding
Students will study alloy steel and stainless steel welding using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process. They will select and use specialized coated electrodes. Students will prepare and fit alloy plate and pipe. They will develop skill by completing a variety of welded joints, and identify and correct weld faults. Students will visually and destructively test their work.
Prerequisites: WELD 2160
Co-requisites: WELD 2210
WELD 2210 CR-1
Advanced Alloy Metallurgy
Students will study the weldability of non-ferrous and reactive metals. They will learn the physical and mechanical properties of nickel, copper, magnesium, titanium and zirconium alloys. Students will describe joint geometry, joint preparation, cleaning and shielding methods. They will identify and correct welding problems.
Prerequisites: WELD 2160
Co-requisites: WELD 2200
WELD 2220 CR-3
Gas Tungsten Arc Alloy Welding
Students will study alloy steel and stainless steel welding using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process. They will select and use specialized coated electrodes. Students will prepare and fit alloy plate and pipe. They will develop skill by completing a variety of welded joints, and identify and correct weld faults. Students will visually and destructively test their work.
Prerequisites: WELD 2200 and WELD 2210
Co-requisites: WELD 2230
WELD 2230 CR-1
Plate and Pipe
Students will study parallel line development, radial line development and triangulation. They will lay out and develop offsets, cones and square to round transitions. Students will solve angles, circumference and true lengths required for pipe and plate development.
Prerequisites: WELD 2200 and WELD 2210
Co-requisites: WELD 2220
