50-620-707Welding Basics for Mechatronics
Course Information
Description
Course compares common welding processes and develops apprentice skills related to welding, cutting, heating and using oxy-gas.  Welding with arc and MIG will help develop competency working with metal.  Additional course learning outcomes may include common cutting and joining techniques associated with applicable trade work processes.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Identify safety and PPE requirements for welding and metal fabrication
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Written Objective Test
    Apprentice Course Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice completes all worksheet application questions correctly
    apprentice's work reflects an accurate analysis of the problem presented
    apprentice submits work to the instructor for review and feedback

  2. Interpret welding prints and drawings
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Written Objective Test
    Apprentice Course Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice completes all worksheet application questions correctly
    apprentice's work reflects an accurate analysis of the problem presented
    apprentice submits work to the instructor for review and feedback

  3. Apply metallurgical concepts to welding and joining
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Written Objective Test
    Apprentice Course Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice completes all worksheet application questions correctly
    apprentice's work reflects an accurate analysis of the problem presented
    apprentice submits work to the instructor for review and feedback

  4. Examine different welding processes
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Written Objective Test
    Apprentice Course Worksheet
    Criteria
    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"

  5. Heat and cut metal using oxy-gas processes
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    by welding, cutting, and heating in an actual or simulated setting
    Criteria
    apprentice describes where and how metallurgical principles apply for different heating and cutting applications
    apprentice complies with all safety procedures, hot work permit procedures, and PPE use 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

  6. Arc weld metal
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    by arc welding in an actual or simulated setting
    Criteria
    apprentice complies with all safety procedures, hot work permit procedures, and PPE use 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

  7. Mig weld metal
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    by mig welding in an actual or simulated setting
    Criteria
    apprentice complies with all safety procedures, hot work permit procedures, and PPE use 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

  8. Perform other types of cutting processes
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    by performing other cutting processes in an actual or simulated setting
    Criteria
    apprentice complies with all safety procedures, hot work permit procedures, and PPE use requirements
    apprentice selects correct cutting process for a specific application
    apprentice can correctly clamp a joint for a cutting operation
    apprentice sets up cutting equipment following correct procedure
    apprentice describes where and how cutting principles apply for different cutting applications

  9. Perform other types of joining processes
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    by performing other joining processes in an actual or simulated setting such as soldering, brazing, etc.
    Criteria
    apprentice describes applications for various types of joining processes
    apprentice complies with all safety procedures, hot work permit procedures, and PPE use requirements
    apprentice selects correct brazing rod, solder compound, solder flux as appropriate from technical references
    apprentice selects and uses heat sinks where necessary
    apprentice can correctly fit-up a joint for a given joining process
    apprentice sets up brazing or soldering equipment following correct procedure