WELD 110 - Beginning Welding

16 credits

Prerequisites
Placement in ENGL 060, READ 080, MATH 060 with “B” or better or placement in MATH 100 or BMCT score of 38 or higher.

Instructor permission required. A theory-lab course to provide an introduction to safe industrial work practices, work ethics, oxy-fuel cutting and common manual and semi-automatic welding processes.

Theory Hours
8 theory hours.

Guided Practice Hours
16 guided practice hours.

Vocational Program Course
Vocational program course.

AA General Elective
May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Course Outcomes
To meet the course standards and demonstrate the ability to meet the outcomes expectation of this course the welder will:

Work safely in and around welding operations

Demonstrate appropriate Workplace Behaviors
- Demonstrate professional and responsible personal conduct
- Demonstrate ability to comply with organizational rules and policies

Demonstrate skills and knowledge relevant to the industry in Technical Proficiency
- Access technical data from reference publications and charts
- Measure accurately with a tape and scale
- Perform basic mathematical calculations in relation to assignments
- Set up and operate common manual and semi-automatic welding and cutting equipment
- Apply fillet and groove welds with backing