Chabot College
September, 1999
Course Outline for Welding Technology 64A
BEGINNING ARC, FLUX-CORE WELDING AND BLUEPRINT READING
Catalog Description:
64A – Beginning Arc, Flux-Core Welding and Blueprint Reading
(May be repeated three times)
3 units
Theory and practical application of Arc, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Flux-Core Arc
Welding (FCAW) including plasma, carbon arc and flame cutting; American Welding Society (AWS)
nomenclature and codes; electrode and wire selection; blueprint reading as applicable to the welding
industry; hazardous materials regulations; job opportunities. 1 hour lecture, 6 hours laboratory.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. identify arc/flux-core welding equipment and describe their applications;
2. safely handle, care for arc, flux-core, and cutting equipment;
3. identify common metals and their properties;
4. demonstrate the understanding of fundamental principles of AC and DC power sources;
5. identify and demonstrate usage of arc electrodes and flux-core wires;
6. interpret for welding purposes, fractional, decimal, and angular dimensions;
7. find by deduction dimensions missing on blueprints;
8. interpret welding symbols;
9. construct weldments from blueprints;
10. apply hazardous material regulations;
11. safely operate SMAW and FCAW machines;
12. safely operate gas and plasma cutting;
13. demonstrate SMAW./FCAW in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions according to AWS codes;
14. demonstrate circumferential welds in flat and rolled positions.
Course Content
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AC/DC, SMAW, FCAW welding and plasma cutting equipment.
Identification of metals
Techniques of arc, flux-core welding
Procedures for reading blueprints, layout, fitting, and assembly
Flame and plasma cutting
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Lectures
Videos
Demonstrations
Field trips
Chabot College
Course Outline for Welding Technology 64A, Page 2
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Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Lab Workbook Assignments
b. Independent Welding Projects
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Quizzes
b. Examinations
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Welding Principles and Applications, 4th Edition, Larry Jeffus, Delmar, 1999
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Welders safety equipment
Protective clothing
Welders gloves
Welders goggles
Welders helmet
Safety glasses
Welding jacket and boots
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