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Classes Taught

Summer 2025

WLD101 Introduction to Welding 3 Credits

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16389
Dobson Campus

Welding Lab 2

Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
06/02/2025 – 07/09/2025
MoTuWe
1:30 PM – 5:10 PM

Class Started

Notes: Class 16389 Empire Southwest Think Big program

Fall 2025

WLD106AA Introduction to SMAW 5 Credits

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.

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

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
23278
Dobson Campus

Welding Lab 2

Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
MoWe
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Closed

No Seats Available

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.

WLD106AC SMAW 7018 Plate 5 Credits

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.

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
23286
Dobson Campus

Welding Lab 2

Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
MoWe
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Closed

No Seats Available

WLD106AD SMAW Introduction to Pipe 5 Credits

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33361
Dobson Campus

Welding Lab 2

In-Person
Lecture/Lab
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
MoWe
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Closed

No Seats Available

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