REQUIRED COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

 1.  Demonstrate shop safety practices.

 2.  Maintain a clean, safe work area.

 3.  Follow assigned instructions to complete work assignments.

 4.  Perform safety inspections on SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and FCAW equipment.

 5.  Operate SMAW.GMAW, GTAW and FCAW welding equipment.

 6.  Perform a guided bend tests using all four welding processes in the 4G position.

 7.  Exhibit advanced knowledge of print reading of complex prints and weld symbols.

 8.  Develop resume writing and interview skills.

 9.  Demonstrate computer skills by accessing lab assignments, tests, worksheets and power points.

 

 REQUIRED TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 I.    Safety

        A.  Personal protective equipment.

        B.  Shop maintenance and clean up.

        C.  Proper use of equipment and machines.

 II.    Machine setup and operation:

        A.  Adjusting operating parameters.

        B.  Weld process.

        C.  Type of filler metal.

        D.  Welding position

        E.  Joint type and fit up.

        F.  Material thickness.

 III.    Welding processes and filler metals (carbon steel)

        A.  SMAW 3/32-1/8 electrode.

        B.  GMAW .045 electrode.

        C.  FCAW .045 electrode.

        D.  GTAW 1/16-3/32 electrode.

 IV.    Types of welds and positions:

        A.  Fillet and groove welds.

        B.  4F fillet overhead, 4G overhead groove.

 V.    Layout and metal preparation:

        A.  Utilize advanced measuring and math skills figuring volumes, areas and weights.

        B.  Apply bevel cuts and grinding techniques.

        C.  Interpret advanced print reading and weld symbol identification utilizing complex drawings.

        D.  Demonstrate knowledge of advanced drawings (isometric and orthographic).

 VI.    Weld testing:

        A.  Visual inspections (non-destructive).

        B.  Guided bend all processes, 4G specific per A.W.S. D1.1 code.

 VII.    Metallurgy:

        A.  Metallurgy terms and definitions.

        B.  Types and causes of weld defects and discontinuities.

        C.  Metal characteristics during the heating and cooling processes.

        D.  Metal classifications.

 VIII.    Basic computer knowledge:

        A.  Access online lab assignments, worksheets, tests, videos and power points.

 IX.    Soft skills:

        A.  Attendance, punctuality, and professionalism.

        B.  Resume writing.

        C.  Interview skills (mock interviews with instructor and industry representatives).