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 welding and cutting operations in accordance with established safety and industry standards.
CLO#2: Independently set up and adjust welding equipment according to procedure and material requirements. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#3: Identify welding electrodes using the AWS classification system.
CLO#4: Produce industry-quality SMAW welds using E7018 electrodes in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions, including stringer beads, lap joints, and multi-pass T-joints.
CLO#5: Safely set up and operate a plasma cutting system to produce industry-quality straight and circular cuts on varying plate thicknesses.
CLO#6: Set up, adjust and perform air carbon arc gouging on carbon steel.
CLO#7: Fabricate a welded vessel that meets drawing specifications and passes performance or destructive testing criteria.

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.

Course Meeting Hours Type: Lecture/Lab
Course meeting hours minimum: 60
Course meeting hours standard: 66
Course meeting hours maximum: 72

ACTI Code, Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory