Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha and Number
Weld 19B
Course Title
Introduction to Welding for Trades
Credits
1
Date of Outline
March 17, 2004
2. Course Description
Introduces theory and practice of gas
welding of ferrous metals, including
procedures in flat, horizontal, and overhead
work. Focuses on brazing, flame cutting,
and welding of aluminum, stainless steel
and other metals.
3. Contact Hours/Type
2 hours lec/lab
4. Prerequisites
Corequisites
WELD 19C or WELD 19D
Recommended Preparation
Approved by _____________________________________ Date___________________
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5. General Course Objectives
Covers the basic skills in oxyacetylene welding, cutting and brazing.
6. Specific Course Objectives, Competencies, and Learner Outcomes
For assessment purposes, these are linked to #7. Recommended Course Content.
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
a. describe the fire triangle
b. identify oxyfuel components
c. perform oxyfuel equipment safety inspection
d. demonstrate oxyfuel set-up procedure
e. follow safety procedures
f . locate and describe use all shop safety equipment
g. adjust carburizing, neutral and oxidizing flames
h. demonstrate oxyfuel shut-down procedure
i. demonstrate oxyfuel cutting skills
j. identify welding power sources
k. perform flat position oxyfuel brazing
l. determine correct polarity
m. identify basic welding terms
n. list welding positions
o. perform horizontal position oxyfuel steel welding
p. identify basic types of welds
q. perform vertical position oxyfuel brazing
r. list metal properties
s. perform vertical position oxyfuel steel welding
t. perform shop cleanup and materials storage duties
u. perform overhead position oxyfuel brazing
w. perform overhead position oxyfuel steel welding
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #6. Specific Course Objectives, Competencies, and Learner Outcomes.
2-3 Weeks
2-3 Weeks
4-6 Weeks
4-6 Weeks
Safety and basic tools ( a-h)
Oxyfuel cutting and flat position brazing (i-k)
Polarity, terms, positions, welds & horizontal steel welding (l-o)
Types of welds, shop cleanup, overhead and vertical position
brazing and steel welding (p-w)
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8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, Auxiliary Materials and Content
Required Text: Oxyacetylene Welding, Cutting, and Brazing, Hobart Brothers,
Hobart Welding Text.
Reference Book: Welding Fundamentals, Mike Gellerman, Delmar
9. Recommended Course Requirements and Evaluation
Quizzes, midterms and final exams 30-50%
Lab Exercises.
50-70%
10. Methods of Instruction
Instruction is self paced: utilizes written and reading exercises, video supported
demonstrations, live demonstrations, hands-on project work, and individual and
group discussion as required.