TRAD4401 - Intermediate Welding I (CR Welding 120)
Course Description
This course covers intermediate arc welding procedures, including the safe and proper use of shop equipment, tools, and materials. Students will learn weld symbols and structure. This course is also an introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) or MIG welding.Course Outline
Week 1.Orientation
Week2-3. Safety rules and regulations
Week 4-5. Weld symbols
Week 6. Identification of metals
Week 7-10. Continuation of Arc welding procedures
Week 11. Identification of proper welding rods
Week 12-15. Introduction to GMAW weldingLearner Outcomes
On completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Describe personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing, eye protection, use of hand tools and power equipment.
2. Identify common hand tools and demonstrate their correct and safe usage on minor welding jobs.
3. Properly set up, adjust, and tune, and shut down Arc/Mig welding equipment following the proper order and safety precautions.
4. Perform out-of-position welding, including vertical and overhead welding.
5. Perform butt, lap, tee, and vertical position welding using GMAW welding.
Notes
Personal projects are allowing in welding shop, but must be cleared by instructor before starting. All personal projects are subjected to shop fees which are calculated by net cost. Personal projects must not interfere with classroom or instructional time.Prerequisites
Student must have some formal OJT or college welding experience prior to enrolling in this class.
DISABILITIES ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT
Kauai Community College is fully ADAAA compliant. If you have needs that require special accommodations, please contact your home campus Disabilities Office to voluntarily disclose and provide substantiating evidence. Kauai Community College disability office can be reached at 245-8212.