Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

This is a outcome based course utilizing a lecture/lab format. This course includes classroom discussions, videotapes, 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 the PCC Welding Shop.

• Demonstrate professional work ethics (Habits)

• 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.

• Weld common test assembly with E7018 electrode to code quality standards in the overhead and Vertical 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, written assignments, visual inspection 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 tool and power tool safety.

• Understand and practice equipment safety for welding and oxy fuel 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 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

Demonstrate professional work ethics (Habits)

• 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

Math on Metal

• Calculating Fractional Tolerances

• Comparing Fractions

Science on Metal

• Importance of Code Qualification

• Why Mechanical Properties Testing

• AWSD1.1 Structural Welding Code-Steel

• Significance of Bend Testing

• Bend Testing of Welds Deposited with E7018 and other Low Hydrogen Electrodes

• Guided Bend Test vs. Free Bend Testing

• Tensile Testing and Charpy V-Notch Impact Testing

Operate oxy-acetylene 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-acetylene 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 test assembly with the E7018 to code quality standards in the overhead and vertical 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 E7018
  • Starting and stopping
  • Overlapping welds
  • Follow welding procedure
• Demonstrate correct welding techniques in the following joints:
  • Horizontal  
    • V-Groove
  • Overhead Position             
    • V-Groove
  • Vertical Position:
    • V-Groove

Certification Procedures

• Interpret code for allowable limits of discontinuities
• Examine weld profiles to determine acceptability
• Understand test coupon preparation
• Follow preheat requirements
• Examine shop test to determine acceptability
• Complete bend test to determine acceptability
• Confirm acceptability with instructor

Demonstrate visual examination principles and practices