WELD101 — Oxy-Acetylene Cutting and Welding
6 credits This course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely weld, braze, and cut metal. will be able to: Use technical resources to access information regarding the installation, repair, and maintenance of welding and fabrication equipment Use technical resources to access information regarding welding and fabrication processes Identify and use common types of shop equipment and hand tools to safely perform welding/fabrication procedures Follow industry standard safe practices, including the using and wearing of all safety equipment needed to weld or be in a welding environment Comply with hazardous material laws and processes Use metallurgy principles to properly select material, tools, and equipment, and to perform welding tasks Read and follow blueprints Use math to make equipment adjustments/calibrations and to complete fabrication projects Prepare a work area to do oxy/acetylene cutting and welding Select and safely set up oxy/acetylene welding, brazing, and cutting equipment Store, transport, and handle all types of welding gases and oxy/acetylene welding equipment properly and safely Prepare metal for oxy/acetylene cutting and welding procedures using proper joint design, equipment, and joint preparation techniques Use proper welding tools and equipment to weld, cut, and braze Use proper welding techniques to weld, cut, and braze Complete a resume, cover letter, job application, and job search as necessary Program
Prerequisites: ABED40, AHSE56, MATH87, AHSE66, ABED46, ENGL93