WELD 101 Oxy/Acetylene Cutting and Welding

7 credits

This course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely weld, braze, and cut metal.

Prerequisites: ABED 046 (or equivalent placement score for ENGL 093 or higher) and ABED 040 (or equivalent placement score for MATH 087 or higher)

Quarters Offered: All

Global Outcomes:
This course teaches to the global outcome of Teamwork.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course student. will be able to:

Use technical resources to access information regarding the installation, repair, and maintenance of welding and fabrication equipment
Use technical resources to access information regarding welding and fabrication processes
Identify and use common types of shop equipment and hand tools to safely perform welding/fabrication procedures
Follow industry standard safe practices, including the using and wearing of all safety equipment needed to weld or be in a welding environment
Comply with hazardous material laws and processes
Use metallurgy principles to properly select material, tools, and equipment, and to perform welding tasks
Read and follow blueprints
Use math to make equipment adjustments/calibrations and to complete fabrication projects
Prepare a work area to do oxy/acetylene cutting and welding
Select and safely set up oxy/acetylene welding, brazing, and cutting equipment
Store, transport, and handle all types of welding gases and oxy/acetylene welding equipment properly and safely
Prepare metal for oxy/acetylene cutting and welding procedures using proper joint design, equipment, and joint preparation techniques
Use proper welding tools and equipment to weld, cut, and braze
Use proper welding techniques to weld, cut, and braze
Complete a resume, cover letter, job application, and job search as necessary

Total Hours: 120 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 100