Chabot College
September, 1999
Course Outline for Welding Technology 64B
ADVANCED ARC, FLUX-CORE WELDING AND BLUEPRINT READING
Catalog Description:
64B – Advanced Arc, Flux-Core Welding and Blueprint Reading
(May be repeated three times)
3 units
Advanced theory and safety of Arc (SMAW) and Flux-Core Arc (FCAW) welding in the vertical and
overhead positions, cutting, certification and code interpretation. Advanced blueprint work,
metallurgy, and hazardous material regulations. Prerequisite: Welding Technology 64A or
equivalent. 1 hour lecture, 6 hours laboratory.
Prerequisite Skills:
Upon entering 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.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1 interpret causes of welding defects on various metals and how to correct them;
2 interpret reasons for pre- and post-heat procedures;
3 define kinds, applications and techniques of hard-surfacing;
4 demonstrate procedures for certification in SMAW and FCAW;
5 read and interpret advanced blueprints;
6 SMAW and FCAW according to code in the vertical and overhead positions;
7 layout, fit, and weld from a print.
Course Content
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Vertical and overhead welding in SMAW, FCAW
Certification preparation, specifications
Hard-surfacing
Advanced blueprint layout and fitting
Hazardous material regulations
Weld cast iron, footsteel, and hard-surface
Chabot College
Course Outline for Welding Technology 64B, Page 2
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Lectures
Videos
Demonstrations
Field trips
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
c. Independent Lab Projects
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
mc 11/9/99
COWT64B