Department:    WT

 Course #:    101

 Credits:    16

 Variable:     No

 Course Description  

Fillet welds on carbon steel using the SMAW process in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. Covers SMAW electrode selection and the AWS electrode classification system. Introduction and/or review of general shop safety and procedures, oxy-fuel and air-carbon arc cutting and gouging. Selected topics from blueprint reading, layout, or applied science.

 Prerequisite  

None

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 77

Lab: 198

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to follow safe shop practices.
2. Follow verbal and written instructions to complete work details.
3. Function as a member of a team with emphasis on working relations within a culturally diverse workplace.
4. Explain the theory of operation for the SMAW welding process.
5. Safely setup for manual SMAW welding
6. Make fillet welds in the flat, vertical, and overhead positions using E6010 and E7018 electrodes.
7. Explain the theory of operation for the OAC cutting process.
8. Safely setup and perform manual OAC cutting.
9. Explain the theory of operation for the air-carbon arc gouging process.
10. Safely setup and perform air-carbon arc gouging.
11. Pass a summative exam covering welding fundamentals and safety.
12. Exhibit an enhanced understanding of basic concepts from blueprint reading, layout, or applied science.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

3. Communication

Definition: Understanding and producing effective written, spoken, visual, and non-verbal communication.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
3.1 Recognize, read, and comprehend academic and/or professional writing.
3.2 Recognize, produce and demonstrate appropriate interpersonal, group, and public speaking skills.
3.3 Demonstrate effective listening skills.
3.4 Produce academic and/or professional writing and integrate it into written and spoken projects.

4. Community & Cultural Diversity

Definition: Recognizing the value of human communities and cultures from multiple perspectives through a critical understanding of their similarities and differences.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
4.2 Understand, value and respect human differences and commonalities as they relate to issues of race, social class, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities and culture.

6. Individual Awareness & Responsibility

Definition: Understanding, managing, and taking responsibility for one’s learning and behavior in varied and changing environments.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
6.1 Identify ethical and healthy choices and apply these personally, socially, academically, and professionally.
6.2 Demonstrate standards of professionalism in manner, appearance, and setting appropriate to the context, including the classroom, workplace, and community.
6.5 Develop self-monitoring and self-advocacy skills to effect positive life changes.

8. Mathematical Reasoning

Definition: Understanding and applying concepts of mathematics and logical reasoning in a variety of contexts, both academic and non-academic.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
8.1 Analyze problems to determine what mathematical principles apply.
8.2 Correctly apply logical reasoning and mathematical principles to solve problems.
8.3 Interpret information and reasoning expressed mathematically (for example in spreadsheets, diagrams, charts, formulas, etc.).

Course Contents

1. Shop procedures (safety/housekeeping/record keeping).
2. Shop communications, problem solving within diverse workgroups.
3. SMAW processes, equipment, and safety.
4. Oxyfuel cutting process, equipment, and safety.
5. Air-carbon arc process, equipment, and safety.
6. Manual techniques for making welds in all positions using the SMAW process.
7. Manual techniques for cutting with the oxyfuel process.
8. Manual techniques for gouging with the air-carbon arc process.
9. Selected topics from blueprint reading, layout, or applied science.