WLDG1310 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I
This course introduces students to the shielded metal arc welding process including equipment, terms and safety procedures. Students will learn how to strike and control arc to produce quality welds. Students will learn how to deposit a pad of beads in the flat position. Students will be able to produce lap joint fillet welds in the horizontal position and E6010 pad of beads in the flat position. This course will cover the characteristics of hazardous wastes and its safe handling, storage, and disposal.
Prerequisite
None
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Describe welding terms, test positions and nomenclature
Describe the shielded metal arc welding process
Identify important safety rules
Describe how the five essentials of shielded metal arc welding effect the quality of welds
Control the arc to produce quality welds
Produce pad of beads in flat position
Produce lap joint fillet welds in the horizontal position
Produce E6010 pad of beads in the flat position
Maintain quality control
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
bookstore.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
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Credit Details