Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

This is a outcome based course utilizing a lecture/lab format. This course includes classroom discussions, videotapes, lab demonstrations and technical skills. Course outcomes will include theoretical concepts, layout, fabrication, welding, oxyfuel cutting, safety and environmental awareness, communication, computations and human relations.

The instructor and the student will design intermediate course outcomes / activities based on the students individual goals.

The student will be assessed on his/her ability to demonstrate the development of course outcomes. The methods of assessment may include one or more of the following: oral or written examinations, quizzes, observations, written assignments, visual inspection techniques, welding tests, safe work habits, task performance and work relations.

Function safely in the PCC Welding Shop.
Understand and practice personal safety by using proper protective gear.
Understand and practice hand and power tool safety.
Understand and practice equipment safety for welding and oxyacetylene cutting systems.
Understand and maintain a safe work area.
Recognize and report dangerous electrical and air/gas hose connections.
Understand and practice fire prevention.
Access and explain the importance of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Operate oxyfuel portable and track cutting systems in accordance with industry standards
Demonstrate correct setup and shutdown procedures for the hand cutting and track cutting systems.
Perform Oxyacetylene cutting with guided practice.
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The instructor and the student will design the course outcomes.