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VNSG 1462. Clinical IIIB. (4-0-24-0)
Prerequisite: Kaufman program - VNSG 1409, 1230, 1234, and 1361
Corequisite: Kaufman Program - VNSG 2510, 1119, 2214, and 1126
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational
theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. A preceptorship at
the end of the semester provides a capstone experience and allows the student to integrate technical skills,
nursing concepts, and basic workplace competencies learned throughout the program in the care of clients
at an assigned setting. The student must pass VNSG 1510, 1119, 1126, 2214, and 1462 in order to graduate
from the vocational nursing program. Lab fee: $60. Includes registration fee for mock trial.
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OSHT 1301. Introduction to Safety and Health. (3-3-0)
An introduction to the basic concepts of safety and health. Identify appropriate procedures to minimize or
prevent injuries and illness in the workplace; incorporate job safety analysis (JSA)and appropriate training;
and name elements of an effective safety culture.
WLDG 1202. Fundamentals of Gas Metal Arc Welding. (GMAW) (2-2-3)
Fundamentals of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). Includes setup and safe use of GMAW equipment as well
as instruction in various basic weld joints. Lab fee.
WLDG 1291. Special Topics in Welder/Welding Technologist (2-3-3)
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors
pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This
course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. Lab fee.
WLDG 1317. Introduction to Layout and Design. (3-3-0)
A fundamental course in layout and fabrication related to the welding industry. Major emphasis on
structural shapes and use in construction.
WLDG 1323. Welding, Safety, Tools, and Equipment. (3-3-0)
An introduction to welding careers and safety practice, including welding safety, OSHA and the Hazardous
Communication Act, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS); basic mathematics, measuring systems, shop
operations, use and care of precision measuring tools, and the use and care of hand and power tools.
Instruction on various types of welding equipment and processes, basic welding gases, fluxes, rods,
electrodes, symbols and blueprints. Fee: $30. (OSHA 10 Hr. Certification)
WLDG 1391. Special Topics in Welder/Welding Technologist (3-3-3)
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors
pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This
course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. Lab fee.
WLDG 1421. Introduction to Welding Fundamentals (4-2-6)
An introduction to the fundamentals of equipment used in oxyacetylene and arc welding, including welding
and cutting safety, basic oxy acetylene welding and cutting, basic arc welding processes and basic
metallurgy. Lab fee.
WLDG 1430. Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). (4-3-3)
Principles of gas metal arc welding, setup and use of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) equipment, and safe
use of tools/equipment. Instruction in various joint designs. Lab fee.
WLDG 1435. Introduction to Pipe Welding (4-2-7)
Prerequisite: WLDG 1557.
An introduction to welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding process (SMAW) including electrode
selection, equipment setup and safe shop practices. Emphasis on weld positions 1G and 2G using various
electrodes. Lab fee.
