This course is INACTIVE
School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Industrial Technology - DNU
Department
Skilled Trade & Apprenticeship
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
TAE - Material Joining
Course Number
115
Course Title
Advanced Welding Techniques
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
TAMJ-110 or TAE Apprentice Coordinator/Instructor Permission
Catalog Course Description
Builds on the skills introduced in TAMJ-110. Focuses on the structure of adhesion, cohesion, cutting theory and the transfer of knowledge to shop applications for persons who will use these processes in their work. All students will be required to wear clothing appropriate to a welding environment. It is also recommended that the student bring a pair of slip-joint pliers.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Safety
- SMAW Vertical Welding
- SMAW Overhead Welding
- GMAW Vertical Welding
- GMAW Overhead Welding
- Oxy/Fuel Gas Cutting
- Plasma Arc Cutting
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
- Explain the safety issues concerning Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Plasma Arc Cutting, and the metal fumes resulting from the adhesion, cohesion and cutting processes.
- Demonstrate butt, lap and tee joints in the vertical and overhead positions using the SMAW process.
- Demonstrate butt, lap, and tee joints in the vertical position using the GMAW process.
- Cut steel with the oxy-fuel process using a variety of hand-held and semi-automatic machines.
- Cut aluminum and stainless steel using the PAC process.
- Describe the basic concepts of welding standards, weld inspection and testing procedures.*
- Read and identify blue print weld symbols.*
- Apply welding and cutting lab experiences to the workplace.*
- Troubleshoot and solve welding and cutting problems.*
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
All students will be required to complete a set of competencies and tests, and will successfully complete the course by earning a cumulative average grade of 70% or greater.
Texts
Texts, handouts, and/or workbooks will be determined by the TAE Department.
Outcomes
Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Approval Dates
Effective Term
Fall 2023