Course

47442502 Welding and Thermal Cutting
Course Information
Description
An introductory course designed to provide the learner with a basic practical understanding of Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Oxy- acetylene and Plasma Metal cutting processes. Emphasis is placed on welding and cutting safety, equipment set-up/ adjustment and developing manipulative skills. This course satisfies the requirement for Plumbing apprentices, prior course number 50442502.
Total Credits
0.9
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Demonstrate safe welding procedures

  2. Demonstrate effective machine set-up for SMAW processes

  3. Produce shielded metal arc welds in the flat position on mild steel

  4. Produce shielded metal arc welds in the horizontal position on mild steel

  5. Demonstrate effective machine set-up for GMAW processes

  6. Produce gas metal arc welds in the flat position on mild steel

  7. Produce gas metal arc welds in the horizontal position on mild steel

  8. Set-up and operate oxy-fuel equipment

  9. Set-up and operate plasma arc cutting equipment

This Outline is under development.