Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha and Number
Weld 22C
Course Title
Oxyfuel Welding, Cutting, and Brazing
Credits
2
Date of Outline
March 17, 2004
Course Description
Develops skills in oxyfuel welding, cutting
and brazing of ferrous metals, emphasizes
safe handling procedures related to tools and
equipment.
2. Contact Hours/Type
4 hours lec/lab
4. Prerequisites
WELD 22B or consent
Corequisites
Recommended Preparation
Approved by _____________________________________ Date___________________
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5. General Course Objectives
Develops skills in oxyfuel welding, cutting, and brazing of ferrous materials.
Requirs safe care and use of hand and power tools in practical applications in the
shop.
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. locate safety items in the shop building
b. describe basic welding concepts
c. describe welding history/future
d. describe fire triangle
e. list various fuel gasses
f . identify oxyfuel components
g. list welding positions
h. perform equipment safety inspections
i. identify basic types of joints
j. demonstrate oxyfuel set up procedure
k. follow safety procedures
l. identify types of welds
m demonstrate oxyfuel shut down procedure
n. adjust carburising, neutral and oxidizing flames
o. demonstrate straight cutting skills
p. demonstrate shape cutting skills
q. demonstrate bevel cutting skills
r. demonstrate scarfing skills
s. perform minor external equipment repairs
t. perform machine oxyfuel safety inspection
u. perform machine oxyfuel set up
v. perform machine straight and bevel cutting
w. demonstrate oxyfuel welding skills
x. demonstrate oxyfuel brazing skills
y. demonstrate soft soldering techniques
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #6. Specific Course Objectives, Competencies, and Learner Outcomes.
2-4 Weeks
5-7 Weeks
5-7 Weeks
Safety and basic tools ( a-h)
Shop exercises and projects (m-s)
Shop exercises and projects (t-y)
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8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, Auxiliary Materials and Content
Required Text: Essentials of Welding, Raymond J. Sacks, Glencoe
The Pipe Fitter’s and Pipe Welder’s Hanbook, Thomas W. Frankland, Glencoe
Reference Book: Welding Fundamentals, Mike Gellerman, Delmar
Welding Skills, R.T. Miller, American Technical Publishers
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.