MCCCD Program Description

Welding II

Course: WLD201

First Term: 1995 Fall

Lec + Lab 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s) 5.1 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Further study of electric arc and oxyacetylene welding with emphasis on GTAW (heliarc) and GMAW (mig) processes to weld both ferrous and nonferrous metal

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. List procedures for clean up and securing the shop. (I) 2. Use proper eye protection and clothing. (II) 3. Use shop equipment safely. (III) 4. Translate information from blueprints into practical use. (IV) 5. Operate the resistance welder safely. (V) 6. Describe the methods of welding aluminum and stainless steel. (V) 7. Operate the oxyacetylene welder safely. (VI) 8. Set up and secure an oxyacetylene welder properly. (VI) 9. Cut and braze with an oxyacetylene welder. (VI) 10. Use common filler metals in welding. (VI) 11. Operate an arc welder in the A.C. and D.C. modes. (VII) 12. Identify the commonly used electrodes and describe their use. (VII) 13. Weld aluminum and cast iron. (VII) 14. Weld in the common positions used in industry. (VII) 15. Operate a MIG welder safely. (VIII) 16. Operate a carbon arc welder safely. (IX) 17. Write a resume, complete an application form, and participate in a job interview. (X)
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 A. Functions of machines covered in course B. Clean up procedures and securing the shop II. Safety A. Proper eye protection B. Protective clothing C. General shop safety test III. Operation and care of equipment A. Hand and pedestal grinders B. Hand and drill press C. Abrasive cutoff saws D. Specialty machines 1. Tubing Bender 2. Metal Muncher E. Commonly used inert gases and their applications F. Commonly used filler metals and their applications G. Welding aluminum and stainless steel H. Welding in the common positions used in industry IV. Translation of information from blueprints A. Alphabet of lines B. Symbols used in welding blueprints C. Basic positions of welding D. Common properties of basic metals used in the industry E. Designing a project with drawings V. Resistance welder A. Safety and use B. Methods of welding aluminum and stainless steel VI. Oxyacetylene welder A. Safety and use B. Proper procedures for set-up and securing welder C. Cutting D. Brazing E. Use of common filler metals VII. Arc welder in A.C. and D.C. modes A. Safety and use B. Commonly used electrodes and their use C. Welding of aluminum and cast iron D. Common welding positions used in industry VIII. MIG welder A. Safety and use B. Commonly used inert gases and their application IX. Carbon arc welder A. Safety and use B. Common welding positions used in industry X. Career opportunities A. Welding certification B. Resumes C. Application forms D. Interviewing for a job

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/25/1995

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.