Develops knowledge and skills welding with GMAW on ferrous materials using short circuit and axial spray transfers in common welding positions. Prerequisites: Department permission required.
Addendum to Course Description
This is an outcome based course utilizing a lecture/lab format. This course includes classroom discussions, videos, and lab demonstrations of technical skills. Course outcomes will include: theoretical concepts, lay out, fabrication, welding, oxy-fuel cutting and safety.
Course Outcomes
Upon completion of the course students should be able to:
- Function safely in the OCCC Welding Lab.
- Interpret blueprints to accurately lay out, prepare, and assemble weld joints.
- Understand and apply fundamentals of GMAW operations.
- Weld common joint assemblies with the GMAW to AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Welding Code visual acceptance criteria.
- Apply visual and destructive examination principles and practices in accordance with AWS D1.1.
Prerequisites
Department permission required.