MCCCD Program Description

Welding Fabrication

Course: WLD215

First Term: 2023 Spring

Lec + Lab 3.0 Credit(s) 6.0 Period(s) 6.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load

Description: Introduction to layout, basic welding, and fabrication. Introduction to the basic skills of measuring, equipment setup and cutting, shaping, grinding, welding, filing, and heating and bending of metal parts.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify basic welding components. (I) 2. Recognize welding fabrication symbols. (II) 3. Evaluate arc welding methods, electrode characteristics, equipment use and storage. (III) 4. Demonstrate proper setup for torch cutting and welding equipment. (IV, V) 5. Utilize proper techniques to complete torch cutting and welding assignments. (IV, V)
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. Introduction to basic welding A. Terms B. Regulations C. Welding equipment components D. Personal protective equipment (PPE) II. Fabrication symbols III. Arc welding equipment A. Care and storage B. Electrode C. Inspection and setup D. Procedures for breaking down equipment E. Oxy-acetylene cutting F. Materials preparation 1. Ferrous metals 2. Non-ferrous metals 3. Metal thickness IV. Torch cutting and burning A. Fuel and gauge settings B. Pre-heating and cleaning materials C. Marking materials D. Fabrication techniques E. Heating and shaping F. Demolition tasks V. Torch welding A. Welder adjustments B. Plate/parts preparation C. Fabrication techniques D. Welding 1. Fillet welds 2. Filler metals 3. Flat stringer bead 4. Horizontal bead 5. Vertical bead

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: October 25, 2022

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