{
  "college": "palomar-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "N WELD",
  "name": "Noncredit Welding",
  "sourceUrl": "https://palomar.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/32573/33385/33371",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "N WELD 900",
      "subject": "N WELD",
      "number": "900",
      "title": "Augmented Arc SMAW",
      "hours": "31.68 hours lecture, 64.32 hours lab",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Augmented Arc, Shielded Metal Arc Welding introduces a student to SMAW using a Augmented Arc welding simulator. Topics covered include: Welding terms, definitions and nomenclature, Principles of operation, SMAW equipment, welding current, Arc control, arc force DIG and hot start, Welding Accessories, SMAW electrodes, Essentials of good welding technique, Weld Types and Positions, Welding Symbols.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitation on Enrollment: Students must meet VDF enrollment qualifications.",
        "Note: May be taken up to 0.00 total units",
        "Grading: Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "N WELD 901",
      "subject": "N WELD",
      "number": "901",
      "title": "Augmented Arc GMAW",
      "hours": "31.68 hours lecture, 64.32 hours lab",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Augmented Arc: Gas Metal Arc Welding introduces a student to GMAW using a Augmented Arc welding simulator. Topics covered include: Welding terms, definitions and nomenclature, principles of operation, GMAW equipment, welding current, wire feeders, GMAW gun, GMAW variables, GMAW wires, GMAW transfer modes, Shielding gasses, welding joint types, welding positions and welding symbols.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitation on Enrollment: Students must meet VDF enrollment qualifications.",
        "Grading: Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "N WELD 902",
      "subject": "N WELD",
      "number": "902",
      "title": "Augmented Arc GTAW",
      "hours": "31.68 hours lecture, 64.32 hours lab",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Augmented Arc, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) introduces students to GTAW using an Augmented Arc welding simulator. Topics covered include: welding terms, definitions and nomenclature, principles of operation, GTAW equipment, welding current, shielding gasses, GTAW electrodes, essentials of good welding technique, weld types and positions, and welding symbols.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitation on Enrollment: Students must meet VDF enrollment qualifications.",
        "Note: May be taken up to 0.00 total units",
        "Grading: Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "N WELD 903",
      "subject": "N WELD",
      "number": "903",
      "title": "Introduction to Welding & Welding Safety",
      "hours": "96.00 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Introduction to Welding & Welding Safety is an introductory course that emphasizes the safe practices that are essential in the welding industry. Students will be introduced to the welding hazards, personal protection equipment and welding industry standards. Students will also be introduced to the various electrical arc processes, filler metals, weld position and types, and welding terminology.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitation on Enrollment: Students must meet VDF enrollment qualifications.",
        "Note: May be taken up to 0.00 total units",
        "Grading: Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress"
      ],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}