WLD 250B - Selected Topics in Welding GTAW

Var. (2-6) Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

Student must be an Industrial Welding Technology major.

Course Description: Further development of skill in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, as identified by the student and instructor. An individualized plan will be developed to further the students’ technical and practical application of GTAW on, but not limited to: mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Course may be repeated up to six credits.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Demonstrate personal adoption of the “Culture of safety.”
CLO#2: Create a plan to improve the identified skill set including: process details, WPS (if applicable), timeframe and practical assignment list. (ILO: Communication)
CLO#3: Produce industry quality weld samples according to student plan.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Safety glasses, welding hood, pliers, slag hammer, wire brush, weld gauges.

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
PER CREDIT: A required state minimum of (20) and a standard RCC delivery of (22) lecture/lab hours per term, not to exceed (24) hours per term.