WLD 102 - Welding Fundamentals II

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

WLD 101

Course Description: Continues study in oxy/fuel cutting/welding, and Shielded Metal Arc Welding, with emphasis on safety.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Perform all tasks in accordance with all program and industry standards.
CLO#2: Independently demonstrate proper welding machine setup and adjustment. Identify electrodes using AWS system. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#3: Produce industry quality welds using E 7018 in the flat, horizontal positions and vertical positions. Welds will include beads, lap, 3 and 6 pass T weld.
CLO#4: Safely and independently set up and adjust a plasma cutting system. Produce industry quality straight and circular cuts on varying thicknesses of plate.
CLO#5: Set up, adjust and perform air carbon arc gouging on carbon steel.
CLO#6: Fabricate a vessel to drawing specifications. The weldment will have a performance indicator or destructive test as the scoring guideline.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Students will provide his/her own personal protective clothing which shall include: welding hoods, safety glasses, leather jacket and chaps, leather welding gloves, welding hat, and slag hammer/wire brush.

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (60) and a standard RCC delivery of (66) lecture/lab hours per term, not to exceed (72) hours per term.