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Welding Technology,
Course Descriptions
WE1001: Introduction to Welding
Credits 1This 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.
WE1002: Arc Cutting and Gouging
Credits 2This 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.
WE1003: Oxy-Fuel Gas Cutting I
Credits 3Oxy-fuel Cutting sets up and performs manual oxy-fuel gas cutting operations that include straight and shape cutting, beveling, and weld removal (weld washing). Sets up and operates machine oxy-fuel cutting equipment (track burner) to perform straight cutting and beveling operations. The student performs minor external repairs to equipment and accessories. Welders 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.
WE1023: Arc Weld Principles/Practices
Credits 3The student sets up flux cored arc welding operations for all positions, fillet and groove welding within a limited thickness range of plain carbon steel material…Welders 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.
WE1032: Weld Inspection & Testing
Credits 2Visually examines all personal welding and cutting assignments for unfavorable weld and cut edge discontinuities before final inspection by a supervisor. The student shall have a fundamental understanding of code/standard interpretation and certification. Examine cut and welded surfaces. Understand and identify weld discontinuities. Entry Level & Level 1 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.
WE1033: Cutting Processes
Credits 3This course is taught through classroom and/or shop/lab learning and assessment activities, students in this course will: distinguish several types of mechanical and thermal cutting equipment and processes used in the welding trade; demonstrate the safe and correct set up, operation and shut down of the Oxy-fuel (OFC) workstation; demonstrate the safe and correct set up, operation and shut down of the Plasma Arc (PAC) workstation; demonstrate the safe and correct set up, operation and shut down of the Carbon Arc Cutting with Air (CAC-A) workstations; demonstrate safe and proper operation of several types of mechanical cutting equipment; and inspect quality and tolerance of cuts according to industry standards.
WE1043: Welding Print Reading
Credits 3Entry Level occupational Blueprint Reading and Weld Symbol Interpretation for Welders wishing to pursue a career in Welding. Prepare parts from simple sketches or drawings and performs weld operations for the completion of detail assignments. 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
WE1101: Welding Codes & Standards
Credits 1This course provides a fundamental understanding of code and standard interpretation. Level I occupational orientation for Welders wishing to pursue a career in Welding need to understand the basics of the American Welding Codes.
WE1102: Introduction to Welding
Credits 2This 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.
WE1103: Structural Qualification/Cert
Credits 3This course is a fundamental understanding of code/standard interpretation and certification. Level I 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. Students will be required to pass all AWS and NCCER Welding assignments to the specified criteria.
WE1133: Gas Metal Arc Welding
Credits 3Through 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
WE1143: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding GTAW
Credits 3Through 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.
WE1153: Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Credits 3Through classroom and/or lab/shop learning and assessment activities, students in this course will: describe the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process (SMAW); demonstrate the safe and correct set up of the SMAW workstation; associate SMAW electrode classifications with base metals and joint 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; perform basic SMAW welds on selected weld joints; and perform visual inspection of welds.
WE1303: Layout and Fit-up Practices
Credits 3Layout /Fit up Practices. The student must possess the perquisite drawing and welding symbol interpretation skill of and entry level welder. The student demonstrates a fundamental knowledge of layout and fit up principles. Shows the ability to operate shop equipment safely and use layout tools for geometric construction. Has a fundamental understanding of advanced measurement practices, design for welding and the use of fixture and positioned. Works from drawings or sketches to prepare, form or cut multiple parts and assemble simple weldments. Recognizes welded joint and welding requirements based on welding symbol information. Level II 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. Pre-requisite: none
WE1313: Arc Welding Plate
Credits 3AWS - Continuation of Layout /Fit-up Practices. Demonstrates knowledge of joint design and preparation, selection of materials, arc welding application, weld quality and weld repairs (corrective actions). Set up shielded metal arc welding operations, for all position fillet and groove welding on an unlimited thickness range of carbon steel plat and pipe, and a limited thickness range of stainless plate. Set up gas metal arc welding (short circuit transfer) operations, for all position fillet and groove welding on a limited thickness range of carbon steel plate, and limited position fillet and groove welding on pipe. Set up gas metal arc welding (spray transfer) operations for a limited position, unlimited thickness range of carbon steel plat, limited position fillet welding on pipe, and all positions fillet and groove welding a limited thickness range of aluminum plate. Set up flux cored arc welding operations, for all position fillet and groove welding of carbon steel pipe. Set up gas tungsten arc welding operations, for all position fillet and groove welding within a limited thickness range of carbon steel stainless steel and aluminum sheet metals. Set up gas tungsten arc welding operations, for limited position, limited thickness fillet and groove welding of carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum pipe or tubing.
Performs minor external repairs to equipment and accessories, 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 in the Welding Shop environment.: none