Through classroom and/or shop/lab learning and assessment activities, students in this course will: explain gas metal arc welding process (GMAW) and; demonstrate the safe and correct set up of the GMAW workstation.; correlate GMAW electrode classifications with base metals and joint dimension criteria; demonstrate proper electrode selection and use based on metal types and thicknesses; build pads of weld beads with selected electrodes in the flat position; build pads of weld beads with selected electrodes in the horizontal position; produce basic GMAW welds on selected weld joints; and conduct visual inspection of GMAW welds
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.
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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.
glasses 100% etc.
instructions for the completion of
detail assignments.
- Follow safe practices- wear safety
- Exhibit interest
- Perform housekeeping duties
- Follow verbal, written work
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
- GMAW Welding handbook
- GMAW Build Pad
- AWS GMAW Test
- NCCER Test
- NCCER Welding Assignments
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Review of AWS Publications
- Demonstration
- Handouts
- Textbook
- Outcome 6 is assessed by homework and completion of AWS GMAW level 1 70% minimum.
- Outcome 9 is assessed by attendance, class participation, punctuality, demonstrate respect for others, and following directions.
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