Chabot College
Fall 2005
Removed Fall 2010
Course Outline for Welding Technology 65B
ADVANCED TIG, MIG, AND BLUEPRINT READING
Catalog Description:
65B – Advanced TIG, MIG, and Blueprint Reading
(May be repeated three times)
3 units
Advance theory and GTAW and GMAW skill development of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and
their alloys in the vertical and overhead positions according to AWS codes and standards, advanced
blueprint reading and fitting, oxyacetylene brazing, flame and plasma cutting, electrodes and wire
selection, advance blueprint reading and practical interpretation of welding symbols, proper and safe
use of shop and welding equipment, hazardous material regulations. Strongly recommended:
Welding Technology 65A and Welding Technology 70. 1 hour lecture, 6 hours laboratory.
[Typical contact hours: lecture 17.5, laboratory 105]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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properly use oxy-fuel, plasma and gouging equipment and their accessories;
identify non-ferrous and ferrous metals and their alloys;
demonstrate safe and proper use of GTAW and GMAW equipment;
interpret and apply blueprints, welding symbols, and layouts;
demonstrate proper and safe techniques in using oxy-fuel, plasma cutting and gouging
equipment;
6. identify and interpret material safety data sheets and hazardous materials regulations;
7. demonstrate ability to perform GTAW and GMAW of non-ferrous and ferrous alloys in vertical
positions according to AWS codes;
8. identify GTAW and GMAW discontinuities and welding defects and proper methods to correct
them.
Course Content
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Theory and application of TIG and MIG welding
Welding techniques of GTAW and GMAW in the vertical and overhead positions
Procedures of advanced blueprint, welding symbols and drawing interpretation
Applications of code specifications
Interpretation and application of blueprints, welding symbols, and layouts
Study of welding materials and their weld-ability
Study of welding discontinuities and defects
Shop and welding equipment safety
Elements of welding shop maintenance
Chabot College
Course Outline for Welding Technology 65B, Page 2
Fall 2005
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Lectures
Demonstrations
Videos
Field trips
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Read chapter regarding welding consumables
b. Discuss with class rod classifications
c. Perform welds using gas, tungsten and arc welding in overhead position
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Class participation
b. Performance of laboratory task list of assignments and projects
c. Homework assignments
d. Quizzes
e. Midterm exam
f. Final exam
Textbook(s) (Typical):
1. Welding Principles and Application, Larry Jeffus, 2004
2. Blue Print Reading, A.E. Bennett & Louis J. Siy, 2003
3. Welding Lab Manual, Doug Snyder, 2004
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Welding protective clothing
Welding gloves
Welding goggles
Welding helmet
Welding safety glasses
Welding jacket
Welding boots
Pure Tungsten
2% Thorium oxide Tungsten
DR/jc
03Sep04
WT65B course outline