WLDG 111 - Welding Theory I Practical

Credit(s): 3

This is an introductory course presenting the safety related to welder PPE (personal protective equipment), weld shop machinery, tool safety, and safe work practices for the welder. Topics include oxy-acetylene safety, equipment set up, operation, practice cutting jobs and brazing; shielded metal arc welding including basic electricity for welders, proper electrode identification and use, types of welds and joint configurations, weld measurement, inspection, practice jobs, destructive tests, and written exams. (All Semesters)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Demonstrate the proper use of welder PPE.
Demonstrate safe operation and work practices of weld shop machinery and tools.
Demonstrate the safe set-up and operation of oxy-acetylene equipment.
Perform basic cutting operations to include; straight line, bevel and odd shapes.
Perform cutting assignment as per supplied drawing.
Perform brazing on tee and groove joints in the flat position.
Demonstrate proper set-up of various Shielded Metal Arc Welding power sources.
Perform welding on low carbon steel plate using various electrodes to include: stringer beads, weave beads, outside corner joints, edge joints, lap, tee and V groove w/ backing joint in various positions.
Complete destructive tests on a tee joint.
Complete a V- groove w/backing joint test in the 1G position, limited thickness to AWS D1.1 standards.