Master Syllabus WE1001, Introduction to Welding

Credits 1 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 1 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description
This course is an introduction to welding processes, terminology, metals and consumables identification. This course also covers the application of welding processes in industry. 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.

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.

Academic Year
AY2025-26
SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

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. Differentiate between the different welding processes.
  2. Identify welding applications in industry.
  3. Use and define appropriate welding terms.
  4. Identify the purpose of welding codes and the primary codes relevant to industry.
  5. Identify types of welds.
Course Outline
  1. Welding Safety
  2. Welding positions, joints and acronyms
  3. GMAW
  4. SMAW
  5. OFW/OFC and Plasma operations
  6. GTAW
  7. SAW
Instructional Methods
  1. Lecture
  2. Discussion
  3. Review of AWS Publications and Periodical
  4. Demonstration
  5. Videos
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Lecture handouts
  2. Lecture notes
  3. Textbook
Methods of Assessment
  1. Outcome 1 is assessed by homework and writing assignments.
  2. Outcome 6 is assessed by homework and completion of AWS level 1 test in Safety.
  3. Outcome 9 is assessed by attendance, class participation, punctuality, demonstrate respect for others, and following directions.

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