Catalog 2019-2020 
    
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Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

DHET 122 Welding Applications

4 credits
A study of welding procedures with a focus on developing skills needed for fabrication and repair of heavy equipment and trucks.

Prerequisites: ENGL 093  and MATH 087  

Corequisites: DHET 123 , DHET 124 , and DHET 125  

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Follow industry standard safe practices while welding
  • Fabricate accessory devices for heavy equipment
  • Repair accessory devices for heavy equipment
  • Cut, grind, bend, weld as needed for heavy equipment repair

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

  • perform repairs on various diesel vehicles, vehicle components and equipment
  • be prepared to succeed on the ASE certification and OEM certification exams
  • meet minimum competency in eight categories identified as essential for employability: adherence to policy and procedure, technical knowledge, skill application, work planning, quality of work, quantity of work, interpersonal skills, oral and written communication
  • demonstrate advanced skills in: diagnostics, repair and maintenance, electronics, hydraulics, power train, engines, pneumatics, undercarriage, brakes and welding

Total Hours: 70 Lecture Hours: 10 Lab or Clinical Hours: 60