Precision Welding Academy — Katy - Main Campus

This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive study of advanced welding plates and pipes in many positions. Students learn four advanced welding processes: shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, gas tungsten arc, and flux cored arc on plate and pipe. This program will normally be completed in 30 weeks during the dayshift, 44 weeks during the afternoon shift, and 60 weeks during the evening shift. Upon successful completion of this program, students will receive a diploma and will have the opportunity to earn up to a certification through the American Welding Society. Graduates are prepared for entry-level welding positions in construction of bridges, fabrication of structural components, power plants, pipeline welding and other welding job shop settings.

WLDG 1311 Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding

(Lecture 0; Lab 80; Externship 0; Total Clock Hours: 80)

This course is a study of basic topics in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). It includes welding t-joints, lap joints and open root in various positions.

WLDG 1312 Intermediate Gas Metal Arc Welding/Flux Cored Arc Welding

(Lecture 4; Lab 156; Externship 0; Total Clock Hours: 160)

This course is an overview of terminology, safety procedures, and equipment set-up. It includes practice in performing T-joints, lap joints, and butt joints using Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) equipment.

WLDG 1313 Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders

(Lecture 8; Lab 0; Externship 0; Total Clock Hours: 8)

This course is a study of industrial blueprints. Emphasis placed on terminology, symbols, graphic description, and welding processes. It includes systems of measurement and industry standards. Also includes interpretation of plans and drawings used by industry to facilitate field application and production.

WLDG 1323 Welding Safety, Tools, and Equipment

(Lecture 4; Lab 0; Externship 0; Total Clock Hours: 4)

This course is an introduction to welding careers, equipment and safety practices, including OSHA standards for industry.

WLDG 1525 Introduction to Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting

(Lecture 2; Lab 18; Externship 0; Total Clock Hours: 20)

This course is an introduction to oxy-fuel welding and cutting, safety, setup and maintenance of oxy-fuel welding, and cutting equipment and supplies.

WLDG 1528 Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding

(Lecture 4; Lab 236; Externship 0; Total Clock Hours: 240)

This course is an introduction to the shielded metal arc welding process. Emphasis placed on power sources, electrode selection, oxy-fuel cutting, and various joint designs. Instruction is provided in SMAW fillet welds, t-joints and open root in various positions.

WLDG 2313 Advanced Blueprint Reading for Welders

(Lecture 8; Lab 0; Externship 0; Total Clock Hours: 8)

This course is a continuation of WDLG 1313. Students will conduct a more comprehensive study of industrial blueprints. Emphasis placed on terminology, symbols, graphic description, and welding processes. It includes systems of measurement and industry standards. Also, it includes interpretation of plans and drawings used by industry to facilitate field application and production.

WLDG 2406 Intermediate Pipe Welding

(Lecture 4; Lab 156; Externship 0; Total Clock Hours: 160)

This course is a comprehensive study and hands-on practice of pipe welding using the shielded metal arc welding SMAW, GMAW, GTAW processes. Welding will be done in a variety of positions. Topics covered include electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices.

WLDG 2413 Capstone: Introduction to Welding Using Multiple Processes

(Lecture 0; Lab 24; Externship 0; Total Clock Hours: 24)

This course teaches uses of layout tools and blueprint reading with demonstration and guided practices with various welding processes: oxy-fuel gas cutting and welding, shield metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), or any other approved welding process.

WLDG 2414 Capstone: Intermediate Welding Using Multiple Processes

(Lecture 0; Lab 24; Externship 0; Total Clock Hours: 24)

This course is a continuation of WLDG 2413 and uses layout tools and blueprint reading with demonstration and guided practices with some of the following welding processes: oxy-fuel gas cutting and welding, shield metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), or any other approved welding process.

WLDG 2415 Capstone: Advanced Welding Using Multiple Processes

(Lecture 0; Lab 48; Externship 0; Total Clock Hours: 48)

This course is a continuation of WLDG 2414 and uses layout tools and blueprint reading with demonstration and guided practices with some of the following welding processes: oxy-fuel gas cutting and welding, shield metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), or any other approved welding process.

WLDG 2416 Capstone: Structural and Pipe Welding Using Multiple Processes

(Lecture 0; Lab 24; Externship 0; Total Clock Hours: 24)

This course is a continuation of WLDG 2415 and uses layout tools and blueprint reading with demonstration and guided practices with some of the following welding processes: oxy-fuel gas cutting and welding, shield metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), or any other approved welding process.

WLDG 2451 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

(Lecture 4; Lab 236; Externship 0; Total Clock Hours: 240)

This course is a study of advanced topics in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) welding, including welding in various positions and directions.

WLDG 2553 Advanced Pipe Welding

(Lecture 4; Lab 156; Externship 0; Total Clock Hours: 160)

This course is a study of advanced topics involving welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Topics include electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. Emphasis is placed on welding positions 5G and 6G using various electrodes.

This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive study of welding plates in many positions. Students learn three welding processes: shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, and flux cored arc on plate. This program will normally be completed in approximately 14 weeks during the day shift, 20 weeks during the afternoon shift, and 28 weeks during the evening shift. Individuals already working in the welding field who have never had an opportunity to formalize their training by learning the fundamentals and theories of welding will also benefit greatly from this program. Upon successful completion of this program, students will receive a diploma. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in the welding field as welder helpers or structural welders in a variety of locations including fabrication shops, maintenance, and repair shops.

WLDG 1311 Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding

(Lecture 0; Lab 80; Externship 0; Total Clock Hours: 80)

This course is a study of basic topics in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). It includes welding t-joints, lap joints and open root in various positions.

WLDG 1312 Intermediate Gas Metal Arc Welding/Flux Cored Arc Welding

(Lecture 4; Lab 156; Externship 0; Total Clock Hours: 160)

This course is an overview of terminology, safety procedures, and equipment set-up. It includes practice in performing T-joints, lap joints, and butt joints using Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) equipment.

WLDG 1313 Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders

(Lecture 8; Lab 0; Externship 0; Total Clock Hours: 8)

This course is a study of industrial blueprints. Emphasis placed on terminology, symbols, graphic description, and welding processes. It includes systems of measurement and industry standards. Also includes interpretation of plans and drawings used by industry to facilitate field application and production.

WLDG 1323 Welding Safety, Tools, and Equipment

(Lecture 4; Lab 0; Externship 0; Total Clock Hours: 4)

This course is an introduction to welding careers, equipment and safety practices, including OSHA standards for industry.

WLDG 1525 Introduction to Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting

(Lecture 2; Lab 18; Externship 0; Total Clock Hours: 20)

This course is an introduction to oxy-fuel welding and cutting, safety, setup and maintenance of oxy-fuel welding, and cutting equipment and supplies.

WLDG 1528 Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding

(Lecture 4; Lab 236; Externship 0; Total Clock Hours: 240)

This course is an introduction to the shielded metal arc welding process. Emphasis placed on power sources, electrode selection, oxy-fuel cutting, and various joint designs. Instruction is provided in SMAW fillet welds, t-joints and open root in various positions.

WLDG 2413 Capstone: Introduction to Welding Using Multiple Processes

(Lecture 0; Lab 24; Externship 0; Total Clock Hours: 24)

This course teaches uses of layout tools and blueprint reading with demonstration and guided practices with various welding processes: oxy-fuel gas cutting and welding, shield metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), or any other approved welding process.

WLDG 2414 Capstone: Intermediate Welding Using Multiple Processes

(Lecture 0; Lab 24; Externship 0; Total Clock Hours: 24)

This course is a continuation of WLDG 2413 and uses layout tools and blueprint reading with demonstration and guided practices with some of the following welding processes: oxy-fuel gas cutting and welding, shield metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), or any other approved welding process.

This program is designed to provide students with a fundamental study of welding plates in many positions. Students learn two introductory welding processes: shielded metal arc and gas metal arc on plate. This program will normally be completed in approximately 10 weeks during the day shift, 14 weeks during the afternoon shift, and 19 weeks during the evening shift. Individuals already working in the welding industry who have never had an opportunity to formalize their training by learning the fundamentals and theories of welding will also benefit from this program. Upon successful completion of this program, students will receive a diploma. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in the welding field as welder helpers or structural welders in a variety of locations including fabrication shops, maintenance, and repair shops.

WLDG 1311 Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding

(Lecture 0; Lab 80; Externship 0; Total Clock Hours: 80)

This course is a study of basic topics in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). It includes welding t-joints, lap joints and open root in various positions.

WLDG 1313 Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders

(Lecture 8; Lab 0; Externship 0; Total Clock Hours: 8)

This course is a study of industrial blueprints. Emphasis placed on terminology, symbols, graphic description, and welding processes. It includes systems of measurement and industry standards. Also includes interpretation of plans and drawings used by industry to facilitate field application and production.

WLDG 1323 Welding Safety, Tools, and Equipment

(Lecture 4; Lab 0; Externship 0; Total Clock Hours: 4)

This course is an introduction to welding careers, equipment and safety practices, including OSHA standards for industry.

WLDG 1525 Introduction to Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting

(Lecture 2; Lab 18; Externship 0; Total Clock Hours: 20)

This course is an introduction to oxy-fuel welding and cutting, safety, setup and maintenance of oxy-fuel welding, and cutting equipment and supplies.

WLDG 1528 Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding

(Lecture 4; Lab 236; Externship 0; Total Clock Hours: 240)

This course is an introduction to the shielded metal arc welding process. Emphasis placed on power sources, electrode selection, oxy-fuel cutting, and various joint designs. Instruction is provided in SMAW fillet welds, t-joints and open root in various positions.

WLDG 2413 Capstone: Introduction to Welding Using Multiple Processes

(Lecture 0; Lab 24; Externship 0; Total Clock Hours: 24)

This course teaches uses of layout tools and blueprint reading with demonstration and guided practices with various welding processes: oxy-fuel gas cutting and welding, shield metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), or any other approved welding process.