Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Welding Joint Design and Welding Symbols

 Title Abbreviation:   WELD JOINT DES & SYMBOLS

 Department:    WT

 Course #:    118

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    3

 CIP:    480508

 EPC:    814

 REV:    2021


 Course Description  

Introduction to the five basic Weld Joint Designs. Focuses on selecting the most appropriate joint design for a welding job. Also focuses on recognizing, reading and understanding Welding Symbols which let the welder know exactly what is needed.

 Prerequisite  

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

Additional Course Details

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

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
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Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Understand the basics of joint design. List the five major types of joints.
  2. List seven types of weld grooves. Identify welding symbols.
  3. List the elements of welding symbols. Explain the meaning of welding symbols.
  4. Explain the parts of a groove preparation. Describe how nondestructive test symbols are used.
  5. PROGRAM OUTCOME: Demonstrate safe and healthy of welding practices.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Engage

Definition: Interact with humans and the environment informed by an understanding of equity.

Course Contents

  1. Basics of joint design. Five major types of joints.
  2. Seven types of weld grooves. Welding symbols.
  3. Elements of welding symbols. The meanings of welding symbols.
  4. The parts of a groove preparation. Nondestructive test symbols.
  5. Basics of weld symbols. Symbols for location, size, length and sequencing of welds.
  6. Symbols for fillet, plug and slot, spot, seam and projection, groove and surfacing welds.
  7. NDT symbols.