Master Syllabus ID1123, Body Shop Welding

Credits 3 Lab Hours 2 Lecture Hours 1 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description

Through classroom and/or shop/lab learning and assessment activities, students in this course will: explain gas metal arc welding process (GMAW); demonstrate the safe and correct set up of the GMAW workstation. Correlate GMAW electrode classifications with base metals and joint criteria; demonstrate proper electrode selection and use based on metal types and thicknesses.; produce basic GMAW welds on selected weld joints; and conduct visual inspection and destructive testing of GMAW weld.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

The Industrial Technology Division is a committed leader in innovative workforce development by meeting the dynamic needs of business and industry through the development of student-centered education, technical excellence, and citizenship.

SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.

Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.

Course Outcomes
  1. Follow safe practices- wear safety glasses 100% etc.
  2. Exhibit interest
  3. Perform housekeeping duties
  4. Follow verbal, written work instructions for the completion of detail assignments.
Course Outline

a. Ch 1 Gas metal arc welding

b. Ch 2 GMAW process operation and safety

c. Ch 3 Equipment and setup

d. Ch 4 Shielding gases and regulation equipment

e. Ch 5 Filler materials

f. Ch 6 Weld joints and weld types

g. Ch 7 Welding procedures and techniques

h. Ch 8 Welding the carbon steels

i. Ch 11 Inspection, Defects, and Corrective action

j. Ch 12 General welding procedures

k. Ch 13 Truck-trailer and off-road vehicle welding procedures

  1. GMAW Welding handbook
  2. GMAW plug weld
  3. GMAW filler weld
  4. GMAW but joint
  5. GMAW lap weld
Instructional Methods

Periodical

  1. Lecture
  2. Discussion
  3. Review of I-CAR Publications and
  4. Demonstration
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Textbook
  2. Handouts
Methods of Assessment
  1. Outcome 6 is assessed by homework and completion of I-CAR welding 70% minimum.
  2. Outcome 9 is assessed by attendance, class participation, punctuality, demonstrate respect for others, and following directions.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.