Introduction to Welding - WEL 120 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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WEL 120 - Introduction to Welding
Introduces history of welding processes. Covers types of equipment, and assembly of units. Stresses welding procedures such as fusion, non-fusion, and cutting oxyacetylene. Introduces arc welding and plasma arc cutting. Emphasizes procedures in the use of tools and equipment.
Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.
2-3 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Summer 2025 ➜

Not scheduled

Fall 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
46182 WEL 120-001M 2
 M     
8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Manassas P
49750 WEL 120-002M 2
 M     
5:00 p.m.-7:55 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Manassas P
49752 WEL 120-040M 2
   W   
8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
 2025-09-09 Manassas P
50703 WEL 120-041M 2
   W   
1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Manassas P
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