Master Syllabus WE1143, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding GTAW

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

Through classroom and/or lab/shop learning and assessment activities, students in this course will: explain the gas tungsten arc welding process (GTAW); demonstrate the safe and correct set up of the GTAW workstation; relate GTAW electrode and filler metal classifications with base metals and joint criteria; build proper electrode and filler metal selection and use based on metal types and thicknesses; build pads of weld beads with selected electrodes and filler material in the flat position; build pads of weld beads with selected electrodes and filler material in the horizontal position; perform basic GTAW welds on selected weld joints; and perform visual inspection of GTAW 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.

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

glasses 100% etc.

instructions for the completion of

detail assignments.

  1. Follow safe practices- wear safety
  2. Exhibit interest
  3. Perform housekeeping duties
  4. Follow verbal, written work
Course Outline

Handbook

a. Ch 1 Gas Tungsten welding

history and safety

b. Ch 2 Power Sources

c. Ch 3 Auxiliary equipment and

systems

d. Ch 4 Shielding gases and filler

metals

e. Ch 5 Weld joints and types

f. Ch 6 Tooling

g. Ch 7 Weld prep and equipment

setup

h. Ch 8 Welding techniques

i. Ch 9 Welding of Aluminum

j. Ch 10 Welding of stainless steel

k. Ch 11 Welding of magnesium

l. Ch 12 Welding Copper

m. Ch 13 Welding Nickel

n. Ch 14 Welding Titanium

o. Ch 15 Welding dissimilar

metals

p. Ch 16 Welding of pipe

q. Ch 17 Automatic welding

r. Ch 18 Weld inspection and

repair

s. Ch 19 Qualification and

certification

  1. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
  2. AWS Sense GTAW test
  3. NCCER test
  4. NCCER welding assignments
Instructional Methods

Periodical

  1. Lecture
  2. Discussion
  3. Review of AWS Publications and
  4. Demonstration
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Textbook
  2. Handouts
Methods of Assessment

homework and completion of AWS

level 1 70% minimum.

attendance, class participation,

punctuality, demonstrate respect for

others, and following directions.

  1. Outcome 6 is assessed by
  2. Outcome 9 is assessed by
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.