AUTB 130 Introduction to Welding for Collision Repair

Orientation to mild steel, automotive sheet metals, basic oxyacetylene, MIG welding, plasma air arc cutting, equipment, tools, and safety.

Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

AUTB 130Introduction to Welding for Collision Repair

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Trades and Industry

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

III. Catalog Course Description

Orientation to mild steel, automotive sheet metals, basic oxyacetylene, MIG welding, plasma air arc cutting, equipment, tools, and safety.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Differentiate between weldable and non-weldable substrates used in vehicle construction
Understand how to weld and cut high-strength steel and other steels (plasma, oxy fuel, MIG) and demonstrate an awareness of the heat affect zone
Determine the correct GMAW (MIG) welder type, electrode/wire type, diameter, and gas to be used in a specific welding situation
Identify adjustments to the GMAW (MIG) welder to "tune" for proper electrode stickout, voltage, polarity, flow rate, and wire-feed speed required for the substrate being welded
Identify storage, handling, and installation of high-pressure gas cylinders
Identify and implement proper use of PPE while performing welding operations
Determine work clamp (ground) location
Identify the proper angle of the gun to the joint and direction of gun travel for the type of weld being made in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
Learn measures to protect adjacent panels, glass, vehicle interior, etc from welding and cutting operations

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Identify, understand, demonstrate, & apply knowledge and skill in: Personnel safety precautions, clothing and protective equipment. Work area safety precautions Properties of sheet metal and the affects of improper cutting, heating, and welding. Purpose, construction, and operation of gas welding equipment for brazing, cutting, and heating. Purpose, construction, setup, and evaluation of performance of a GMAW/MIG welder.

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Complete GMAW welding task check list Overhead, vertical, and horizontal Assemble and weld parts tray project

Required Exams

I_CAR welding test Written and lab final test

Required Text

Collision Repair and Refinishing by Thomas and Jund I-CAR power points

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Complete GMAW welding task check list Overhead, vertical, and horizontal Assemble and weld parts tray project I_CAR welding test Written and lab final test