Course Overview
This course is part of a series of online, self-paced courses, which aim to give essential knowledge in areas related to welding and welding quality management aimed at engineers, technologists, purchasers and other professionals who work in the fabrication and manufacturing industry. This course does not have a practical component (if you are interested in learning to weld please see WELD 0102 our introduction to welding course). The course could also be taken by welders who are wanting to upgrade their understanding of welding processes as they move into a welding management position. This course introduces some common arc welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW & FCAW). An overview of the equipment and consumables used for these welding processes will be given as well as parameters that need to be controlled. This course gives foundational knowledge for future courses in welding procedure qualification, welding quality management and welding efficiencies. A very basic introduction to welding metallurgy of steel is also given to aid the learner in understanding why certain welding parameters need to be controlled. We also look at some human and environmental factors that need to be considered when planning for successful welding.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
Domestic fees
$305.04
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the basic physics of the arc-welding process
- Identify the outputs of various types of arc-welding power supplies
- Describe the basic metallurgy of carbon steels as it relates to welding
- Describe various arc welding processes
- Identify the process parameters that need to be controlled to ensure success in arc welding
- Describe the differences between some common variations of arc welding
- Identify human, physical and environmental factors that also affect success in arc welding
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2025
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of WELD 1251 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 69894
Dates
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- CRN 69894
- $305.04 Domestic fees
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 4 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Duration
4 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This is an online course, all content will be in the Learning Hub. Contact alyxces_igot@bcit.ca for more information. WELD 1251 introduces some common arc welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW & FCAW). An overview of the equipment used for these welding processes will be given as well as parameters that need to be controlled. This course gives foundational knowledge for future courses in welding procedure qualification, welding quality management and welding efficiencies.
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