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 Department:    WT

 Course #:    112

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    480508

 EPC:    814

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Basic Wirefeed Welding theory of operation and safety requirements. Covers Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) processes, shielding gas selection, and electrode selection based on the AWS electrode classification system. Safety procedures are also covered. Includes an introduction to hands-on welding techniques in the shop setting.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: WT 111, WT 114, and WT 211 with a "D" or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Understand the theories of operation and the equipment used in the GMAW and FCAW wirefeed welding processes.
2. Demonstrate correct use of wirefeed welding equipment, and safety practices.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the AWS electrode classifica�tion system.
4. Demonstrate correct shop procedures (safety, housekeeping, equipment).
5. Demonstrate manual techniques for making welds using the GMAW and FCAW process.
6. Demonstrate use of proper welding-related terminology as applied to wirefeed welding processes.
7. PROGRAM OUTCOME: Demonstrate safe and healthy of welding practices.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Integrate

Definition: Apply knowledge, skills, and methodologies from multiple disciplines.

Course Contents

1. GMAW and FCAW equipment setup and principles of operation.
2. Correct use of wirefeed welding equipment, and safety practices.
3. AWS electrode classifica�tion system.
4. Correct shop procedures (safety, housekeeping, equipment).
5. Manual techniques for making welds using the GMAW and FCAW process.
6. Proper welding-related terminology as applied to wirefeed welding processes.