Welding (442) < Blackhawk Technical College

442-100 Pipe Welding - Prep

This course covers varies ways to cut and bevel pipe as well as proper cleaning, fitment and tacking techniques on various size and thicknesses of pipe.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

442-101 Pipe Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1

This class covers SMAW welding of 6” schedule 80 steel pipe. This will include welding open roots with E6010 and fill and cover passes using E7018 in a 1G position.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

442-102 Pipe Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2

This class covers SMAW welding of 6” schedule 80 steel pipe. This will include welding open roots with E6010 and fill and cover passes using E7018 in a 5G position.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

Co-requisites: (442-101)

442-104 Pipe Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding 4

This class covers SMAW welding of 6” schedule 80 steel pipe. This will include welding open roots with E6010 and fill and cover passes using E7018 in a 6G position.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

Co-requisites: (442-103 or 420-134)

442-105 Pipe Welding - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 1

This class covers GTAW welding of 6” schedule 40 steel pipe. This will include welding open roots, fill and cover passes using the cup walking technique in a 1G position.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

442-106 Pipe Welding - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 2

This class covers GTAW welding of 6” schedule 40 steel pipe. This will include welding open roots, fill and cover passes using the cup walking technique in a 5G position.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

Co-requisites: (442-105)

442-108 Pipe Welding - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 4

This class covers GTAW welding of 6” schedule 40 steel pipe. This will include welding open roots, fill and cover passes using the cup walking technique in a 2G position.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

442-109 Mechanics of Learning for Welding

This course provides learners with strategies to develop study skills for success in college and the Welding Program. Through hands-on experience, learners apply study skills, learn how to think critically, and use information resources and technology. Focus will be on the use of college resources, goal setting, time management, flexible learning success strategies, and BTC Welding Program processes and procedures. Students will complete this course prior to starting other program welding courses.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

442-116 Welding Metal Fabrication

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to fabricate simple projects or parts of a project found on engineering drawings. The use and care of fabricating tools, along with safety, is stressed.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

Pre-requisites: (442-113)

442-117 Welding Metal Fabrication 2

This course is designed to teach proper layout, fitment and tacking of complex projects found on engineering drawings. Students will assemble advanced weldments and use welding skills learned in previous welding classes to build those weldments in position and within tolerances listed on the drawing.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

Pre-requisites: (442-116)

442-118 GTAW Stainless Steel 1

This course covers GTAW, equipment, consumables and machine settings in addition to producing groove and fillet welding of stainless steel in the flat position using GTAW. Emphasis is put on welding safety and common joint identification.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

442-119 GTAW Stainless Steel 2

This course covers groove and fillet welding of stainless steel in the horizontal position using GTAW.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

442-120 GTAW Stainless Steel 3

This course covers groove and fillet welding of stainless steel in the vertical position using GTAW.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

442-121 GTAW Stainless Steel 4

This course covers groove and fillet welding of stainless steel in the overhead position using GTAW.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

442-122 GTAW Stainless Steel 5

This course covers fillet welding of stainless steel pipe and pipe to plate in the 1F, 2F and 5F position using GTAW.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

442-123 GTAW Stainless Steel 6

This course uses skills developed in previous GTAW stainless steel courses and fabrication courses to produce a project made from stainless steel by following a blueprint.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

442-124 GTAW Pipe Welding 1 – Stainless Steel

This course covers equipment, consumables and machine settings needed to produce welds in Schedule 40 stainless steel pipe. Students will learn to produce groove welds on schedule 40 stainless steel pipe in the 1G position using GTAW.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

442-125 GTAW Pipe Welding 2 – Stainless Steel

This course will teach students to produce groove welds on schedule 40 stainless steel pipe in the 2G position using GTAW.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

442-126 GTAW Pipe Welding 3 – Stainless Steel

This course will teach students to produce groove welds on schedule 40 stainless steel pipe in the 5G position using GTAW.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

442-127 GTAW Pipe Welding 4 – Stainless Steel

This course will teach students to produce groove welds on schedule 40 stainless steel pipe in the 6G position using GTAW.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

442-128 GTAW Stainless Sanitary Tube Welding 1

This course covers equipment, consumables and machine settings needed to produce welds in stainless steel sanitary tubing. Students will learn to produce groove welds on .065” wall stainless steel tubing with no filler metal in the 1G position using GTAW.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

442-129 GTAW Stainless Sanitary Tube Welding 2

This course will teach students to produce groove welds on .065” wall stainless steel tubing with no filler metal in the 2G position using GTAW.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

442-130 GTAW Stainless Sanitary Tube Welding 3

This course will teach students to produce groove welds on .065” wall stainless steel tubing with no filler metal in the 5G position using GTAW.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

442-131 GTAW Stainless Sanitary Tube Welding 4

This course will teach students to produce groove welds on .065” wall stainless steel tubing with no filler metal in the 6G position using GTAW.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

442-132 GMAW Stainless Steel 1

This course covers GMAW, equipment, consumables and machine settings in addition to producing groove and fillet welding of stainless steel in the flat position using GMAW. Emphasis is put on welding safety and common joint identification.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

442-133 GMAW Stainless Steel 2

This course covers groove and fillet welding of stainless steel in the horizontal position using GMAW.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

442-134 GMAW Stainless Steel 3

This course covers groove and fillet welding of stainless steel in the vertical position using GMAW.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

442-135 GMAW Stainless Steel 4

This course covers groove and fillet welding of stainless steel in the overhead position using GMAW.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

442-136 GMAW Stainless Steel 5

This course covers fillet welding of stainless steel pipe and pipe to plate in the 1F, 2F and 5F position using GMAW.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

442-137 GMAW Stainless Steel 6

This course uses skills developed in previous GMAW stainless steel courses and fabrication courses to produce a project made from stainless steel by following a blueprint.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

442-139 Metal Finishing-General Fabrication

This course covers metal finishing that occurs after welding. Students will learn to identify grades of finishes as well as the proper equipment needed to achieve those finishes. Students will learn to finish welds mechanically with hand held power tools.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

442-140 Metal Finishing-Food Grade

This course covers metal finishing that occurs after welding in the food industry. Students will learn to identify grades of finishes as well as the proper equipment needed to achieve those finishes. Students will learn to finish welds mechanically with hand held power tools to achieve finishes that are acceptable by food grade standards.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

442-141 Welding Shop Safety

This course will familiarize students with all necessary national safety rules and regulations of the welding industry, in addition to personal protective equipment and machine operation.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.5-1

Co-requisites: (442-109)

442-142 Introduction to Welding

The introduction to welding course will introduce students to the history of welding, basic metallurgy, weld defects and discontinuities, codes and standards and common welding processes and practices.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.5-1

Co-requisites: (620-165 or 442-141 or 442-317)

442-143 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1

This course examines the theory and operation of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Safety protocols are reviewed and practiced. Proper machine settings and common filler metals are used to produce flat position welds on carbon steel. Summer 2022 Welding Lab Hours will be shared by the program faculty. Fall 2022 Welding Lab Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thurs: 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Fri: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.5-1

Co-requisites: (442-318 or 442-142)

442-144 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2

This course examines the theory and operation of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Safety protocols are reviewed and practiced. Proper machine settings and common filler metals are used to produce horizontal position welds on carbon steel. Summer 2022 Welding Lab Hours will be shared by the program faculty. Fall 2022 Welding Lab Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thurs: 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Fri: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.5-1

Co-requisites: (442-336 or 442-143)

442-145 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 3

This course examines the theory and operation of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Safety protocols are reviewed and practiced. Proper machine settings and common filler metals are used to produce vertical position welds on carbon steel. Summer 2022 Welding Lab Hours will be shared by the program faculty. Fall 2022 Welding Lab Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thurs: 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Fri: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.5-1

Co-requisites: (442-337 or 442-144)

442-146 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 4

This course examines the theory and operation of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Safety protocols are reviewed and practiced. Proper machine settings and common filler metals are used to produce overhead position welds on carbon steel. Summer 2022 Welding Lab Hours will be shared by the program faculty. Fall 2022 Welding Lab Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thurs: 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Fri: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.5-1

Co-requisites: (442-338 or 442-145)

442-147 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 5

This course applies the theory and operation of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) learned in prior courses through completion of projects. Safety protocols are reviewed and practiced. Summer 2022 Welding Lab Hours will be shared by the program faculty. Fall 2022 Welding Lab Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thurs: 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Fri: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

Co-requisites: (442-339 or 442-146)

442-148 Flux Cored Arc Welding 1

This course examines the theory and practical operation of Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). Safety protocols are reviewed and practiced. Proper machine settings and filler metals are used to produce flat position welds on carbon steel using Gas Shielded and Self Shielded FCAW. Summer 2022 Welding Lab Hours will be shared by the program faculty. Fall 2022 Welding Lab Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thurs: 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Fri: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.5-1

Co-requisites: (442-118 or 442-142)

442-149 Flux Cored Arc Welding 2

This course examines the theory and practical operation of Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). Safety protocols are reviewed and practiced. Proper machine settings and filler metals are used to produce horizontal position welds on carbon steel using Gas Shielded and Self Shielded FCAW. Summer 2022 Welding Lab Hours will be shared by the program faculty. Fall 2022 Welding Lab Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thurs: 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Fri: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.5-1

Co-requisites: (442-331 or 442-148)

442-150 Flux Cored Arc Welding 3

This course examines the theory and practical operation of Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). Safety protocols are reviewed and practiced. Proper machine settings and filler metals are used to produce vertical position welds on carbon steel using Gas Shielded and Self Shielded FCAW. Summer 2022 Welding Lab Hours will be shared by the program faculty. Fall 2022 Welding Lab Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thurs: 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Fri: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.5-1

Co-requisites: (442-332 or 442-149)

442-151 Flux Cored Arc Welding 4

This course examines the theory and practical operation of Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). Safety protocols are reviewed and practiced. Proper machine settings and filler metals are used to produce overhead position welds on carbon steel using Gas Shielded and Self Shielded FCAW. Summer 2022 Welding Lab Hours will be shared by the program faculty. Fall 2022 Welding Lab Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thurs: 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Fri: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.5-1

Co-requisites: (442-333 or 442-150)

442-152 Flux Cored Arc Welding 5

This course applies the theory and operation of Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) learned in prior courses through completion of projects. Safety protocols are reviewed and practiced. Summer 2022 Welding Lab Hours will be shared by the program faculty. Fall 2022 Welding Lab Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thurs: 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Fri: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.5-1

Co-requisites: (442-334 or 442-151)

442-153 Welding Blueprint Reading 1

This course covers blueprint reading specific to the welding industry. Students examine and define welding symbols and abbreviations used on welding specific blueprints. This course is online only.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

Co-requisites: (442-318 or 442-109)

442-154 Thermal Cutting

Students will perform oxy-fuel cutting set up and operations, line burner operation, plasma cutting operations, carbon arc cutting and gouging and coupon preparations used for practice and testing. Summer 2022 Welding Lab Hours will be shared by the program faculty. Fall 2022 Welding Lab Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thurs: 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Fri: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.5-1

Co-requisites: (442-318 or 442-142)

442-155 Gas Metal Arc Welding 1

This course examines Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) machine settings, theory, filler metals, polarities, safety protocol and welding process. Students will make welds in the flat position on carbon steel. Summer 2022 Welding Lab Hours will be shared by the program faculty. Fall 2022 Welding Lab Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thurs: 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Fri: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.5-1

Co-requisites: (442-343 or 442-142)

442-156 Gas Metal Arc Welding 2

This course examines Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) machine settings, theory, filler metals, polarities, safety protocol and welding process. Students will make welds in the horizontal position on carbon steel. Summer 2022 Welding Lab Hours will be shared by the program faculty. Fall 2022 Welding Lab Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thurs: 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Fri: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.5-1

Co-requisites: (442-320 or 442-155)

442-157 Gas Metal Arc Welding 3

This course examines Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) machine settings, theory, filler metals, polarities, safety protocol and welding process. Students will make welds in the vertical position on carbon steel. Summer 2022 Welding Lab Hours will be shared by the program faculty. Fall 2022 Welding Lab Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thurs: 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Fri: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.5-1

Co-requisites: (442-321 or 442-156)

442-158 Gas Metal Arc Welding 4

This course examines Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) machine settings, theory, filler metals, polarities, safety protocol and welding process. Students will make welds in the overhead position on carbon steel. Summer 2022 Welding Lab Hours will be shared by the program faculty. Fall 2022 Welding Lab Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thurs: 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Fri: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.5-1

Co-requisites: (442-322 or 442-157)

442-159 Gas Metal Arc Welding 5

This course examines Pulsed Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW-P) machine settings, theory, filler metals, safety protocol and welding process. Students will make welds in the flat position on carbon steel. Summer 2022 Welding Lab Hours will be shared by the program faculty. Fall 2022 Welding Lab Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thurs: 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Fri: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.5-1

Co-requisites: (442-323 or 442-158)

442-160 Gas Metal Arc Welding 6

This course examines Pulsed Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW-P) machine settings, theory, filler metals, safety protocol and welding process. Students will make welds in the horizontal and vertical positions on carbon steel. Summer 2022 Welding Lab Hours will be shared by the program faculty. Fall 2022 Welding Lab Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thurs: 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Fri: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.5-1

Co-requisites: (442-324 or 442-159)

442-161 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 1

This course covers Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) machine settings, theory, filler metals, polarities, safety protocol and welding process. Students will make flat position welds on carbon steel. Summer 2022 Welding Lab Hours will be shared by the program faculty. Fall 2022 Welding Lab Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thurs: 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Fri: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.5-1

Co-requisites: (442-318 or 442-142)

442-162 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 2

This course covers Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) machine settings, theory, filler metals, polarities, safety protocol and welding process. Students will make horizontal position welds on carbon steel. Summer 2022 Welding Lab Hours will be shared by the program faculty. Fall 2022 Welding Lab Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thurs: 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Fri: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.5-1

Co-requisites: (442-326 or 442-161)

442-163 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 3

This course covers Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) machine settings, theory, filler metals, polarities, safety protocol and welding process. Students will make vertical position welds on carbon steel. Summer 2022 Welding Lab Hours will be shared by the program faculty. Fall 2022 Welding Lab Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thurs: 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Fri: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.5-1

Co-requisites: (442-327 or 442-162)

442-164 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 4

This course covers Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) machine settings, theory, filler metals, polarities, safety protocol and welding process. Students will make flat and horizontal position welds on aluminum. Summer 2022 Welding Lab Hours will be shared by the program faculty. Fall 2022 Welding Lab Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thurs: 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Fri: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.5-1

Co-requisites: (442-328 or 442-163)

442-165 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 5

This course covers Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) machine settings, theory, filler metals, polarities, safety protocol and welding process. Students will make vertical position welds on aluminum. Summer 2022 Welding Lab Hours will be shared by the program faculty. Fall 2022 Welding Lab Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thurs: 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Fri: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.5-1

Co-requisites: (442-329 or 442-164)

442-166 Welding Certification

This course covers destructive and non-destructive testing methods and welding procedure creation and implementation as it relates to welding code work. Participants will write a procedure, fabricate, weld and test two pre-qualified specimens in accordance with a specified welding code. Summer 2022 Welding Lab Hours will be shared by the program faculty. Fall 2022 Welding Lab Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thurs: 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Fri: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.5-1

Co-requisites: (442-330 or 442-165) and (442-335 or 442-152) and (442-340 or 442-147) and (442-325 or 442-160)

442-167 Advanced Welding Techniques

Students construct various welding projects in accordance with the American Welding Society (AWS) SENCE program and EG2.0. Summer 2022 Welding Lab Hours will be shared by the program faculty. Fall 2022 Welding Lab Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thurs: 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Fri: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.5-1

Co-requisites: (442-341 or 442-166)

442-168 Welding Blueprint Reading 2

This course covers the fundamentals of Blueprint reading. Students examine and analyze types of drawings, orthographic projection, library of lines, title block dimensions and produce sketching projects. This course is online only.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

Co-requisites: (442-343 or 442-153)

442-169 FCAW-G and GMAW-S Welding

This course examines Gas Metal Arc Welding Short Circuit Transfer and Flux Cored Arc Welding with Gas Shielding machine settings, theory, filler metals, polarities, safety protocol and welding processes. Students will make welds in the flat position on carbon steel.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

442-170 Pipe Welding – GMAW-S and FCAW-G

This class covers welding of 6” schedule 80 steel pipe with GMAW-S root passes and FCAW-G fill and cover passes in the 1 G position.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.5-1

442-171 Pipe Welding - GTAW and SMAW

This class covers GTAW and SMAW welding of 2" and 6" steel pipe. This will include welding open roots, fill and cover passes in various positions.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.

Credits: 0.05-1

442-307 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

This is an introductory course designed for students who desire to learn the theories and skills of welding. The theoretical principals learned in Welding Processes & Safety are put into practice. Students will learn to make sound welds with the Gas Metal Arc process (GMAW) on mild steel in all positions using short circuiting transfer mode. Students will also make sound welds in the Spray Transfer Mode on mild steel in the flat and horizontal positions. Industry standards and codes will be explored as visual and destructive testing of welded samples are carried out by students as an introduction to aspects of weld quality assurance and weld quality control. Health hazards and safety rules are discussed along with grinding, shearing, joint design and welding certification procedures.

Aid Code: 31 - undefined.