This course provides in-depth training on essential tools and techniques for vehicle panel and component attachment methods, beginning with tool identification for saws, air hammers, spot welders, and GMA welders for both steel and aluminum. Students will learn welding safety, MIG brazing, adhesive and rivet bonding, and welding techniques like squeeze-type resistance spot welding (STRSW). This course also covers GMA welding setup, visual inspection, destructive testing, hem flanges, and rivet bonding, equipping students with the skills needed for safe and quality attachment repairs.
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.
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.
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.
- Follow safe practices
- Learn how to create quality steel welds
- Identify weld defects
- Identify types of adhesive used in vehicle repairs
A. GMA Welding
B. Tools
C. Steel GMA Welding Inspection and Destructive Testing
D. MIG Brazing Overview and Joint Inspection Techniques
E. Spot Welds
F. Adhesives
G. Rivets
H. Hem Flanges
I. Post Test
- I-CAR Academy Attachment Methods
- Discussion
- Demonstration
- I-CAR Academy
- Handouts
- Outcome 6 is assessed by homework and completion of I-CAR welding 80% minimum.
- Outcome 9 is assessed by attendance, class participation, punctuality, demonstrate respect for others, and following directions.
SCCC Policy
Technical support is available by contacting the SCCC IT Department at itech@sccc.edu
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Seward County Community College (SCCC) is committed to ensuring digital and physical accessibility for all students, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. In alignment with the U.S. Department of Justice Title II accessibility compliance deadlines, SCCC continues to enhance the accessibility of its instructional materials, technology, and online content.
SCCC utilizes tools to evaluate and improve the accessibility of digital course content and help the College reach its compliance goals.
If you need support or academic accommodations due to a documented disability, please contact the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or visit the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic Building, Room A149.
To promote equal access, SCCC strives to provide captions and transcripts for all course videos and multimedia materials. If you encounter any issues with captions, transcripts, or other accessibility features in this course, please notify your instructor immediately so the issue can be addressed and corrected as quickly as possible.
SCCC remains committed to creating a learning environment that ensures all students can fully participate in academic programs and college activities.