South Central College
WELD 1005 Blueprint Reading
Common Course Outline
Course Information
Description
This course provides an understanding of blueprints used within welding technology
settings. Skills for reading, understanding, and interpreting welding symbols with be
developed. (Prerequisites: None)
Career
Cluster
Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology
Instructional
Level
Continuing Education
Total Credits
1.00
Total Hours
16.00
Types of Instruction
Instruction Type
Credits
Lecture
1 credit
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite
No prerequisites
Institutional Core Competencies
1
Analysis and inquiry: Students will demonstrate an ability to analyze information from multiple sources
and to raise pertinent questions regarding that information.
2
Critical and creative thinking: Students will develop the disposition and skills to strategize, gather,
organize, create, refine, analyze, and evaluate the credibility of relevant information and ideas.
Course Competencies
1
Recognize different types of drawings.
Learning Objectives
Differentiate between various types of shop or machine drawings.
Choose the appropriate drawing to gain the information required to perform the weld.
2
Define various types of lines on a blueprint.
Learning Objectives
Demonstrate mastery of the alphabet of lines.
Identify different types of lines and their use.
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3
Identify weld symbols on prints,
Learning Objectives
Locate weld symbols on drawings and prints.
Interpret welding symbols.
4
Identify welded joints and their symbols.
Learning Objectives
Describe weld joints and their symbols.
Identify the joint penetration, root opening, and face.
5
Interpret three view drawings.
Learning Objectives
Create drawings and blueprints.
Practice reading three-view drawing.
SCC Accessibility Statement
If you have a disability and need accommodations to participate in the course activities, please contact your
instructor as soon as possible. This information will be made available in an alternative format, such as Braille,
large print, or cassette tape, upon request. If you wish to contact the college ADA Coordinator, call that office
at 507-389-7222.
Disabilities page http://southcentral.edu/academic-policies/disability-rights.html
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