WLD 101 - Welding Fundamentals
Credits: 3
2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Description
In this course, students learn how to safely use oxy-fuel equipment and become familiar with oxy-fuel flame cutting applications. Students develop competency in the following shielded metal arc welding procedures: stringer beads, butt welds and T-joints in the flat and horizontal positions.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Set up and shut down oxy-fuel equipment safely.
- Identify the three oxy-fuel flame adjustments.
- List the three oxy-fuel flame configurations.
- Apply safe practices in shielded metal arc welding.
- Describe the various mild steel electrodes used on direct current reverse polarity.
- Perform multi-layered welds in the horizontal position using E7018 electrodes.
- Identify the difference between alternating and direct currents.
Listed Topics
- Oxy-acetylene cutting
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Oxy-acetylene cutting and shielded metal arc welding theory
- Safety practices and concerns
Reference Materials
Instructor-approved textbook and materials
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 04/26/2024
Last Reviewed: 04/26/2024
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