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
145
Course Title
Welding: Advanced Gas Torch 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-115 or TAE Apprentice Coordinator/Instructor Permission
Catalog Course Description
An advanced course designed to increase oxy-fuel gas torch techniques and procedures used in welding, brazing, and soldering. Topics include preparation and techniques for oxy/fuel welding in all positions, brazing techniques, and assembly of a pressure box. This course is a 95% hands-on laboratory experience. Students are required to wear clothing appropriate to a welding environment, and it is recommended that the student bring a pair of slip-joint pliers.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Review of safety, oxy-fuel, gases, and joint designs.
- Preparation and oxy-fuel welding of lap joints.
- Preparation and oxy-fuel welding of butt joints
- Preparation and oxy-fuel welding in the horizontal position.
- Preparation and oxy-fuel welding in the overhead position.
- Preparation and oxy-fuel welding T-joints.
- Preparation and oxy-fuel welding of inside and outside corner joints.
- Brazing.
- Project - oxy-fuel welding of a steel box.
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
- Explain the oxy-fuel torch welding, brazing and its applications.*
- Explain the safety issues of oxy-fuel torch techniques.
- Demonstrate welds using the oxy-fuel process.
- Demonstrate the brazing process.
- Prepare, assemble, and weld an enclosed vessel that will pass a pressure test.*
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