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 Department:    WT

 Course #:    223

 Credits:    9

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    13

 CIP:    480508

 EPC:    814

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Gas Metal (GMAW)and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) certification and application. All-position groove welding and general fabrication of steel and aluminum using the GMAW and GTAW processes. Covers techniques for passing standard AWS welder qualification test. Includes trade math, blueprint reading, and layout techniques.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: WT 222 with a "D" or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 11

Lab: 176

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. Layout and fabricate weldments as per specifications.
2. Make welds that meet AWS specifications using inert gas processes.
3. Pass a standard all-position welder qualification test using the GTAW or GMAW process.
4. Pass a summative exam covering general metal fabrication theory & practice, inert gas welding fundamentals, & safety.
5. Exhibit an enhanced understanding of basic concepts from trade math, blueprint reading, layout, & applied science.
6. Apply theories & concepts studied in the classroom to field, clinical, shop, research, or laboratory settings.
7. PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL: Weld Proficiently.
8. PROGRAM OUTCOME: Weld Proficiently.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Weldments as per specifications.
2. AWS specifications using inert gas processes.
3. Standard all-position welder qualification test using the GTAW or GMAW process.
4. Summative exam covering general metal fabrication theory & practice, inert gas welding fundamentals, & safety.
5. Basic concepts from trade math, blueprint reading, layout, & applied science.
6. Theories & concepts in field, clinical, shop, research, or laboratory settings.