50-435-724Welding and Brazing for Industrial Pipefitter Apprentices
Course Information
Description
Course compares common welding processes and develops apprentice skills related to welding, cutting, heating and using oxy-gas. Welding with arc, MIG and TIG will be explored.  Common cutting and joining techniques will be compared. Industrial brazing techniques will be demonstrated.  Joint preparation, using hand and power tools, and working with low-temp and high-temp solders are examined. Welding safety and PPE requirements will be reinforced.
Total Credits
1

Course Competencies
  1. Examine safe work practices to welding and brazing
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    you enter into class discussions
    you offer questions or comments during class
    you engage in the electronic learning forum
    you offer questions or comments via e-mail
    you attend class regularly
    you arrive for class on time
    you listen attentively during class

  2. Compare joint preparations for welding and brazing in an industrial setting
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise worksheet answers are neat and readable

  3. Apply heat related metallurgical concepts to welding and brazing
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Metallurgy Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise worksheet answers are neat and readable

  4. Compare different welding processes used in industrial plants
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Industrial Welding Processes Comparison Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise worksheet answers are neat and readable
    apprentice can define different welding processes and terms
    apprentice can explain the importance of safety procedures in handling gases, and electrical current
    apprentice can explain the importance of safety procedures involved in various welding, cutting, joining processes
    apprentice can identify basic welding symbols and the type of joint apprentice explains requirements for "hot work permits"
    apprentice identifies inspection requirements to verify quality work

  5. Use oxy-gas processes for heating, cutting and welding
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    apprentice complies with all safety procedures, hot work permit procedures, and PPE requirements
    apprentice selects correct tips from technical references
    apprentice can correctly fit-up a joint for a given application(s)
    apprentice selects proper gas pressures
    apprentice lights torch following correct procedure apprentice describes where and how welding principles apply for different welding applications
    apprentice inspects work and verifies quality

  6. Arc weld metal parts and pipe
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    apprentice complies with all safety procedures, hot work permit procedures, and PPE requirements
    apprentice selects correct rod from technical references
    apprentice can correctly fit-up a joint for a given application(s)
    apprentice selects correct amperage range
    apprentice sets up welder following correct procedure apprentice describes where and how welding principles apply for different welding applications
    apprentice inspects work and verifies quality

  7. Discover MIG welding techniques for metal parts and pipe
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    apprentice complies with all safety procedures, hot work permit procedures, and PPE requirements
    apprentice selects correct wire and gas from technical references
    apprentice selects correct amperage range and wire speed for a specific application
    apprentice can correctly fit-up a joint for a given application(s)
    apprentice sets up welder following correct procedure
    apprentice describes where and how welding principles apply for different welding applications
    apprentice shuts down welder following correct procedures
    apprentice inspects work and verifies quality

  8. Discover TIG welding techniques for metal parts and pipe
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    apprentice complies with all safety procedures, hot work permit procedures, and PPE requirements
    apprentice selects correct wire and gas from technical references
    apprentice selects correct amperage range and wire speed for a specific application
    apprentice can correctly fit-up a joint for a given application(s)
    apprentice sets up welder following correct procedure
    apprentice describes where and how welding principles apply for different welding applications
    apprentice shuts down welder following correct procedures
    apprentice inspects work and verifies quality

  9. Braze metals following industry accepted practices
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    apprentice sets up equipment properly
    apprentice prepare parts according to specifications
    apprentice uses hand tools and manual equipment properly
    apprentice selects materials and supplies accurately
    apprentice operates soldering equipment properly
    apprentice operates brazing equipment properly
    apprentice joins metals according to standards and specifications
    apprentice identifies properties of metals
    apprentice demonstrates safe work practices during shops and labs
    apprentice uses PPE properly
    apprentice references prints and plans accurately
    apprentice measures materials and parts accurately apprentice verifies work quality and tolerances