MCCCD Program Description

Weld Fabrication I for Millwrighting

Course: WLD215AA

First Term: 2011 Summer I

Lec + Lab 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s) 2 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Layout, fabrication and basic skills of measuring, cutting, shaping, grinding, drilling and tapping, welding, filing, shimming, heating and bending of metal parts. Safe and proper use of all necessary hand and power tools.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain proper tool safety requirements/procedures associated with advanced welding fabrication. (I) 2. Calculate specific advanced weld dimensions required on shop symbols and prints. (II) 3. Identify and demonstrate proper use of advanced weld symbols required for fabrication project. (II, IV) 4. Prepare layout and fabrication plan including step-by-step sequence of operations. (II, V) 5. Develop a complete set of plans for fabrication project using advanced weld types and positions. (III) 6. Explain in detail the purpose of finishing, fastening and grinding welds as related to the advanced layout and fabrication project. (V) 7. Explain the use of welding inspection techniques and how each process is used. (V) 8. Complete a layout and fabrication project plan and submit for grading. (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. Weld Procedures A. Shop safety rules 1. Welding attire 2. Ventilation 3. Material handling 4. Hand and power tools B. Weld Types and positions II. Blueprint and Math A. Fabrication drawings B. Layout tools and methods III. Material Handling and Layout A. Materials, project determination B. Accuracy, measurements, and dimensions C. Layout and fabrication table IV. Symbols and Blueprints A. Welding symbols B. Welding symbols from blueprints C. Welding blueprint reading V. Project Layout and Fabrication A. Finish welding and fastening B. Grinding welds C. Inspection

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 2/22/2011

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