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 Department:    WT

 Course #:    114

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    3

 CIP:    480508

 EPC:    814

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Introduction to the plasma arc and oxy-fuel cutting processes. Covers process safety and theory of operation. Course includes an introduction to hands-on thermal cutting techniques in the shop setting.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: CSS 103 with a "D" or higher or concurrent enrollment.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

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 Oxy-Fuel cutting theory.
2. Demonstrate correct equipment set-up for Oxy-Fuel cutting.
3. Understand and practice correct Oxy-Fuel cutting safety techniques.
4. Make acceptable cuts using the Oxy-Fuel cutting process.
5. Understand Plasma Arc cutting theory.
6. Demonstrate correct equipment set-up for Plasma Arc cutting.
7. Understand and practice correct Plasma Arc cutting safety techniques.
8. Make acceptable cuts using the Plasma Arc cutting process.
9. Demonstrate use of proper welding-related terminology as applied to both Oxy-Fuel & Plasma Arc cutting processes.
10. PROGRAM OUTCOME: Demonstrate safe and healthy of welding practices.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Think

Definition: Think analytically, logically, creatively, and reflectively.

Course Contents

1. Oxy-Fuel cutting theory.
2. Equipment set-up for Oxy-Fuel cutting.
3. Oxy-Fuel cutting safety techniques.
4. Cuts using the Oxy-Fuel cutting process.
5. Plasma Arc cutting theory.
6. Equipment set-up for Plasma Arc cutting.
7. Plasma Arc cutting safety techniques.
8. Cuts using the Plasma Arc cutting process.
9. Welding-related terminology as applied to both Oxy-Fuel & Plasma Arc cutting processes.