Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

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

Function safely in a welding shop environment.
· Demonstrate professional work ethics.
· Apply math and science concepts to the welding related process.
· Operate oxyfuel portable and track cutting systems in accordance with industry standards.
· Interpret drawing and symbols to accurately layout a project; prepare and assemble to specified tolerances; and weld joints in accordance to AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Code.
· Weld common joints with the E6011electrode to code quality standards in the vertical and overhead positions.

 · Function safely in a welding shop environment.
· Demonstrate professional work ethics.
· Apply math and science concepts to the welding related process.
· Operate oxyfuel portable and track cutting systems in accordance with industry standards.
· Interpret drawing and symbols to accurately layout a project; prepare and assemble to specified tolerances; and weld joints in accordance to AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Code.
· Weld common joints with the E6011electrode to code quality standards in the vertical and overhead positions.
 

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.

·         Practice personal safety by using proper protective gear.

·         Practice hand and power tool safety.

·         Practice equipment safety for welding and oxy fuel cutting systems.

·         Student will 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 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

Demonstrate professional work ethics

·         Track training hours on time card

·         Perform projects in accordance to specifications and procedures

·         Follow directions in a positive manner

·         Manage time productively

·         Respects equipment and others

·         Demonstrate skill in problem solving and decision making

Apply math and science concepts to the welding related process.

• Determine steel costs by weight per square foot calculations
• Explain the characteristics of E6011 Electrodes and why is E6011 a High-Hydrogen Electrode?

·         Explain how Heat-Affected Zone (HAZ) Cracking is possible

·         Describe mechanical properties of weld metal deposited by SMAW with E6011

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 oxy fuel cutting with guided practice.

Interpret drawing and symbols to accurately layout, prepare and assemble weld joints

·         Interpret lines, symbols and verbiage on project drawing

·         Layout material per drawing specifications

·         Use the oxyfuel cutting process to cut material to specified dimensions.

·         Grind material to meet specifications.

·         Assemble weld project per specification.

Weld common joints with the E6011 to code quality standards in the vertical and overhead positions

·         Use correct terminology.

                Define terms used in the SMAW process.

·         Equipment identification, setup, shut down, and principles of operation for SMAW.

                Power source identification and adjustment.

                Welding lead, connections, inspection, and use.

                Electrode identification, characteristics, and use.

·         Know essential variables of SMAW by demonstrating the effects of the following variables: current,    travel speed, electrode angle and arc length.

·         Demonstrate correct welding techniques with the E6011

                Starting and stopping

                Overlapping welds

                Follow welding procedure

·         Demonstrate correct welding techniques in the following joints:

Vertical position

3F Lap

3F Corner (complete joint penetration)

                Overhead position

       4F T-Joint

       4F Corner (complete joint penetration)

                      4F Lap

·         Demonstrate visual examination principles and practices