WELD 235 GMAW/FCAW*
This course is a real world application of the students’ welding skills with an emphasis on the skills learned in
WELD 156 GMAW & FCAW 1 and WELD 157 GMAW & FCAW 2. Advanced blueprint techniques will be required so students can develop working blueprints of an instructor approved GMAW or FCAW project. Students will complete the project relying on the welding and cutting skills learned in previous 100 level courses.
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
WELD 235GMAW/FCAW*
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
Trade & Industry
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
15
Semester Contact Hours Lab
64
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is a real world application of the students’ welding skills with an emphasis on the skills learned in WELD 156 GMAW & FCAW 1 and WELD 157 GMAW & FCAW 2. Advanced blueprint techniques will be required so students can develop working blueprints of an instructor approved GMAW or FCAW project. Students will complete the project relying on the welding and cutting skills learned in previous 100 level courses.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Students will be assessed and graded based upon the successful completion of the course competencies. Attendance, attitude, and adherence to standard shop safety practices. Course competencies will be handed out the first week of class.
- Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Have a working knowledge of basic layout
- Successfully complete a project agreed upon by the instructor
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Apply the skills learned in WELD 149 & 150 Blueprint Reading and Layout to develop a working blueprint for a GMAW or FCAW project approved by the instructor.
Apply the welding skills learned in GMAW & FCAW 1 and 2 by constructing an instructor approved project
When appropriate, apply the skills learned in previous welding classes such as oxyacetylene cutting, and plasma cutting
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Comprehensive Project
Comprehensive Layout
Successful Completion of 12 Rubrics
Required Exams
Project Rubric
Test Plate Rubrics
Required Text
Welding Skills B.J. Moniz
Welding Skills Workbook Jonathan F. Gosse
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Comprehensive Project
Comprehensive Layout
Successful Completion of 12 Rubrics
Project Rubric
Test Plate Rubrics