Master Syllabus WE1002, Arc Cutting and Gouging

Credits 2 Lab Hours 2 Lecture Hours 1 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description
This course covers the air carbon arc cutting process. This course also carries out shape cutting operations using the manual plasma arc cutting process. In this course the student performs minor external repairs to weldments. Entry Level occupational orientation for Welders wishing to pursue a career in Welding need follow; safe practices, perform housekeeping duties, and follow verbal, written work instructions for the completion of detail assignments. 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 #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. Safely, effectively and efficiently set up cutting processes.
  3. Perform housekeeping duties
  4. Follow verbal, written work instructions for the completion of detail assignments.
  5. Safely produce quality cuts to industry standards
Course Outline

This course is designed to orient the student to various processes relating to welding and cutting processes The Modules covered will be as follows.

  1. Module 11. 29111-15 Groove welds with backing
  2. Module 12. 1211-15 Open Root Groove Welds -Plate
Instructional Methods
  1. Lecture
  2. Discussion
  3. Review of AWS Publications and Periodical
  4. Demonstration
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Textbook
  2. Lecture
  3. Handouts
Methods of Assessment

Grades

positive attitude

Scale

Copying or cheating will not be tolerated and cause for dismissal from class.

  1. SCCC outcomes 6, and 9 are assessed by attendance, class participation, punctuality, demonstrate respect for others, and etc.
  2. Semester assessment by the Instructor
  3. Completion NCCER Level One
  4. Module Three 29103-15 Module Assessment
  5. Module Four 29014-15 Module Assessment
  6. Attendance
  7. Follow directions
  8. Cutting Workmanship
  9. AWS and NCCER cutting assignments
  10. NCCER Module Exams
  11. 100 to 90 A
  12. 89 to 80 B
  13. 79 to 70 C
  14. 69 to 60 D
  15. 59 or below F

SCCC Policy

Academic Calendar
Academic Integrity
Technical Help

Technical support is available by contacting the SCCC IT Department at itech@sccc.edu

Canvas Help:  canvashelp@sccc.edu

View Computer Minimum Requirements

Canvas Student Orientation

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

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.