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 Department:    WT

 Course #:    133

 Credits:    2

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    2.5

 CIP:    480508

 EPC:    814

 REV:    2019

 Course Description  

Introduction to oxy-fuel cutting and welding. Welding of structural steel plate in the flat position with emphasis on shop safety. Also covers air-carbon arc gouging.

 Prerequisite  

None

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 11

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Identify hazards associated with oxy-fuel processes and equipment.
2. Describe oxy-fuel operating principles.
3. Safely setup and operate oxy-fuel equipment.
4. Use the oxy-fuel process to weld steel.
5. Use the oxy-fuel process to cut carbon steel plate to a given specification.
6. Safely setup and operate air-carbon arc gouging equipment.
7. Effectively remove weld metal using air-carbon arc gouging.

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. Oxy-fuel process theory of operation.
2. Oxy-fuel equipment setup and safety.
3. Oxy-fuel welding of sheet steel.
4. Oxy-fuel cutting.
5. Air-carbon arc gouging.