Michael Farley
Residential Faculty - Welding
Program Director:
Applied Sciences and Technology
Office: 52 - Room: DW 109
480-461-7131
Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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8:00 AM - 10:30 AM | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM | |||
Online | Online | |||
By appointment | By appointment |
Classes Taught
Summer 2026
| WLD101 | Introduction to Welding | 3 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to safe operation of shop equipment and common joining and thermal cutting processes used in the welding industry. It is designed to provide a brief exposure to the SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, OFW, OFC, PAC processes while developing incremental hands-on skills through sequenced lab experiences. Prerequisites: None. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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14126
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Dobson Campus
DW 1 |
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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06/01/2026 – 07/08/2026
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MoTuWe
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9:30 AM – 12:50 PM
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Closed |
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Notes: Class 14126 Empire Southwest Think Big program |
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Fall 2026
| WLD106AA | Introduction to SMAW | 5 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to arc welding with emphasis in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to cut and prepare weld joints utilizing current technology. Develops hands-on skills through sequenced lab experiences. Prerequisites: None. |
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Course Notes: For further program information contact the program director at 480-461-7131 or email [email protected] to be placed on a wait list if the class is closed |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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16112
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Dobson Campus
DW 2 |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
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Closed No Seats Available |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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17118
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Dobson Campus
DW 2 |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
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Closed No Seats Available |
| WLD106AC | SMAW 7018 Plate | 5 Credits | ||||
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Continued training in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) with emphasis on using E7018 (low hydrogen) electrodes in all joint positions. Focus is on fillet welds and groove weld joints with backing to prepare students for welding code certification testing. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in WLD106AA or permission of Instructor. |
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Course Notes: Wait lists are available for closed WLD106AC classes. Contact Program Director at 480-461-7135 or email [email protected] for further enrollment information. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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16113
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Dobson Campus
DW 2 |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
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Closed No Seats Available |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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17119
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Dobson Campus
DW 2 |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
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Closed No Seats Available |
| WLD106AD | SMAW Introduction to Pipe | 5 Credits | ||||
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Advanced training in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) with emphasis on pipe welding using E6010 and E7018 electrodes in various pipe joint positions (1G, 2G, 5G, 6G). Focus is on the open root groove pipe weld joints to prepare students for industry code certification. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in WLD106AA or permission of Instructor. |
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Course Notes: In addition to taking the WLD106AA as a prerequisite, it is strongly suggested that the student also completes WLD106AB and WLD106AC prior to enrolling into this pipe welding course. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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17736
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Dobson Campus
DW 2 |
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
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Closed No Seats Available |
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17193
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Dobson Campus
DW 2 |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
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Closed No Seats Available |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| WLD206AA | Introduction to GMAW/FCAW and GTAW | 5 Credits | ||||
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Instruction in theory and practice of gas metal arc welding (GMAW, commonly referred to as MIG), flux cored arc welding (FCAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW, commonly referred to as TIG). Basic welding procedures on ferrous and nonferrous metals. Setup and operation of welding process equipment. Covers selection of proper filler materials and shielding gas options. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites: WLD101 or permission of Instructor. Prerequisites or Corequisites: WLD106AA or permission of Instructor. |
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Course Notes: For further program information contact the program director at 480-461-7131 or email [email protected] to be placed on a wait list if the class is closed. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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16079
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Dobson Campus
DW 1 |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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6:00 PM – 9:50 PM
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Closed No Seats Available |
| WLD206AB | Advanced GMAW and FCAW | 5 Credits | ||||
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Instruction and practice of gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux cored arc welding (FCAW) in the horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. Prepare for industry code performance qualification plate tests with both welding processes. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in WLD206AA or permission of Instructor. |
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Course Notes: For further program information contact the program director at 480-461-7131 or email [email protected] to be placed on a wait list if the class is closed. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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16080
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Dobson Campus
DW 1 |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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6:00 PM – 9:50 PM
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Closed No Seats Available |
| WLD206AC | Advanced GTAW Non-Ferrous | 5 Credits | ||||
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Instruction and practice of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) aluminum sheet in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions. Prepare for industry code performance qualification tests in any welding position. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in WLD206AA or permission of Instructor. |
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Course Notes: For further program information contact the program director at 480-461-7131 or email [email protected] to be placed on a wait list if the class is closed. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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16081
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Dobson Campus
DW 1 |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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6:00 PM – 9:50 PM
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Closed No Seats Available |
| WLD206AD | Advanced GTAW Ferrous | 5 Credits | ||||
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Instruction and practice of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) carbon and stainless-steel in any position. Prepare for industry code performance qualification tests in any welding position. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in WLD206AA or permission of Instructor. |
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Course Notes: For further program information contact the program director at 480-461-7131 or email [email protected] to be placed on a wait list if the class is closed. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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16082
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Dobson Campus
DW 1 |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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6:00 PM – 9:50 PM
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Closed No Seats Available |
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