WELD 102 Shielded Metal Arc Welding

8 credits

This course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely use the shielded metal arc welding process.

Prerequisites: WELD 101.

Quarters Offered: All

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

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students 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 shielded metal arc welding
Select and safely set up shielded metal arc welding equipment
Store, transport, and handle all types of shielded metal arc welding equipment properly and safely
Prepare metal for shielded metal arc welding procedures using proper joint design, equipment, and joint preparation techniques
Use proper shielded metal arc welding tools and equipment to weld.
Use proper shielded metal arc welding techniques to weld in all positions
Complete a resume, cover letter, job application, and job search as necessary

Total Hours: 130 Lecture Hours: 30 Lab or Clinical Hours: 100