# Noncredit Welding (N WELD) courses

Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 4 courses

Source: https://palomar.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/32573/33385/33371

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### N WELD 900 — Augmented Arc SMAW

- **Hours:** 31.68 hours lecture, 64.32 hours lab
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- 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

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.

### N WELD 901 — Augmented Arc GMAW

- **Hours:** 31.68 hours lecture, 64.32 hours lab
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: Students must meet VDF enrollment qualifications.
- Grading: Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress

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.

### N WELD 902 — Augmented Arc GTAW

- **Hours:** 31.68 hours lecture, 64.32 hours lab
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- 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

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.

### N WELD 903 — Introduction to Welding & Welding Safety

- **Hours:** 96.00 hours lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- 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

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.