Chabot College
Fall 2005
Removed Fall 2010
Course Outline for Welding Technology 67A
WELDING SKILLS LABORATORY
Catalog Description:
67A - Welding Skills Laboratory
(May be repeated three times)
2 units
Development and improvement of practical welding skills using SMAW, FCAW, MIG, GMAW, and
GTAW. Strongly recommended: Welding Technology 64A. 6 hours laboratory.
[Typical contact hours: laboratory 105]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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handle welding and shop equipment in a safe manner;
identify common metals, metal alloys and their properties;
demonstrate proper usage of welding power supply;
correctly identify and properly use electrodes, flux-core wires and welding consumables;
identify hazardous material and apply safety norms in shop environment;
perform sound welding tests in flat and horizontal positions using SMAW and FCAW processes
according to AWS codes;
7. properly maintain shop and welding equipment.
Course Content:
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Shop, welding and cutting equipment safety
Metals and metals alloy physical and mechanical properties
Metals and metals alloy weld ability
Shop and welding equipment maintenance and proper usage
Fundamentals and techniques employed in performing sound welding tests in 1G, 2G, 1F, and 2F
positions
6. AWS codes and standards apply for flat and horizontal welding positions
Methods of Presentation:
1. Demonstration of welding skills
2. Individual instruction
3. Collaborative peer groups
Chabot College
Course outline for Welding Technology 67A, Page 2
Fall 2005
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Perform welding on ½” plates using flux-core arc welding
b. Discuss in class welding discontinuities and defects
c. Perform destructive bending test on steel welded plates
d. Students are assigned selected projects to develop occupational entry level skills
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Laboratory task list as required by the instructor
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Welding Lab Manual, Doug Snyder, 2004
Special Student Materials:
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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
WT67A course outline