WELD 171 — INTERMEDIATE ARC WELDING – 3 Units
(formerly WELD 171AB) Advisory: WELD 170 with a grade of C or higher, or equal trade welding experience Note: Students must provide safety glasses, welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Class Hours : 27 lecture/81 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This is a course to advance arc welding skills with emphasis on vertical and overhead welding. Course activities prepare the student for weld certification and advanced arc welding classes using the SMAW process. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.