WLDG 146 - Fabrication Basics II

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s): WLDG 111 and WLDG 145.
Corequisite(s): WLDG 117.
This course builds on the previous fabrication course by reinforcing equipment use and welding capabilities and requires students to create complete blueprints of a chosen project. Equipment use and welding skills learned from prerequisite courses will be utilized for this course, in addition to advanced techniques including welding code compliant beam coping and connection practices. (Spring Semester)

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

Safely work around others while maintaining a clean and tidy work area.
Design, draw, and fabricate a designated steel project.
Apply proper shop Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS’s).
Demonstrate use of measurement in layout and design.
Demonstrate knowledge and use of weld symbols and blueprints.
Use both FCAW (Dual Shield) and GMAW welding methods.
Use fabrication measuring tools according to blueprint dimensions.
Operate shears, punches, brakes, and other basic machine tools safely and effectively.
Layout and fit projects according to prints and verbal instructions.
Identify and explain the proper ways to keep assembly plum, level, and square until final welding is complete.