Course: WLD208AA First Term: 2020 Fall
Final Term: Current
Final Term: 9999
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Lec + Lab 5.0 Credit(s) 8.0 Period(s) 8.0 Load
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Subject Type: OccupationalLoad Formula: T - Lab Load |
MCCCD Official Course Competencies | |||
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1. Adhere to industry safety regulations applicable to welding environments. (I)
2. Demonstrate proficient use of power sources, tools, and equipment in welding and cutting processes. (I, IV-VI) 3. Create basic technical drawings using welding symbols. (II) 4. Create welding procedure specifications (WPS). (III) 5. Prepare and fit-up weldments according to industry standards and welding procedure specifications (WPS). (IV) 6. Perform groove welds in any position per industry standards. (V) 7. Repair weld discontinuities per industry standards. (V, VI) 8. Create acceptable performance qualification test coupon(s) for submission to a third-party testing agency for industry certification. (V-VII) 9. Use visual inspection techniques to assure weld quality. (VI) 10. Describe destructive and non-destructive testing methods used in the industry. (VIII) 11. Identify challenges and employment opportunities within the field of welding. (IX) 12. Demonstrate professional knowledge and personal accountability. (X) 13. Document work according to industry standards. (XI) | |||
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements. | |||
MCCCD Official Course Outline | |||
I. Safety
A. Personal protective equipment B. Workplace environment C. Power sources, tools, and equipment for cutting and welding II. Technical drawings and welding symbols III. Welding procedure specification (WPS) A. Essential variables B. Non-essential variables C. Procedure qualification records (PQR) D. Prequalified welding procedures E. Standard welding procedures IV. Weld preparation per code specifications A. Size and shape B. Types of joints C. Edge preparations and fit-up D. Preheat/postheat V. Performing the weld and critical considerations A. Electrode selection B. Standard plate positions (1G, 2G, 3G, 4G) C. Arc length D. Speed of travel E. Heat control F. Angle of electrode G. Rate of cooling H. Electrode manipulation techniques VI. Weld quality A. Industry standards B. Penetration C. Fusion D. Multi-passes E. Weld bead profile F. Weld discontinuities 1. Undercut/underfill 2. Slag inclusions 3. Porosity 4. Incomplete fusion 5. Incomplete penetration 6. Arc strikes 7. Cracks G. Repair 1. Identification of discontinuity 2. Preparation 3. Process performance VII. Testing and certification per code requirements VIII. Testing methods A. Destructive test methods B. Non-destructive test methods IX. Employment challenges and opportunities A. Manufacturing B. Construction C. Nuclear D. Aerospace E. Maintenance X. Accountability A. Ethics B. Professionalism XI. Work documentation A. Welding procedure specification (WPS) B. Welder performance qualification record (WPQR) | |||
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 10, 2019 |