WLD 250A - Selected Topics in Welding FCAW

Var. (2-6) Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

Student must be an Industrial Welding Technology major.

Course Description: Focuses on further development of skill in Flux Cored Arc Welding as identified by the student and instructor. An individualized plan will be developed to further the students’ technical and practical application of self-shielded and/or gas shielded flux core welding in all positions on carbon steel. 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.