I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Welding for Diesel Equipment

2. Course Prefix & Number:
DHET 1135

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 1

Lab Hours: 2

4. Course Description:

This course covers the basic welding techniques used for wire (MIG), arc and oxyacetylene welding and cutting used in the diesel and heavy equipment field. This course will also cover the different types of welding materials and metals and the different welding positions used.

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

No placement tests required

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician, Diploma
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician, AAS

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Demonstrate from start to finish how to properly weld safely and proficiently.
Utilize appropriate technology	Safely operate welding equipment.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Safely start and operate a cutting torch;
• Adjust wire speed settings and safely operate a wire feed welder;
• Understand the diferent rods used in arc welding;
• Safely use an arc welder; and
• Safely operate a plasma cutter.

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

 

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1. Arc welding
• Select proper rod
• Select proper heat settings
• Weld butt, T and lap joints
2. Wire feed
• Select proper wire
• Select proper wire speed and heat setting
• Select proper gas to use 
• Weld butt, T and lap joints
3. Oxyacetylene
• Adjust flame for cutting, welding and brazing
• Cut different thickness of metals
• Weld butt, T and lap joints
• Braze different metals
• Soldier diferent metals
4. Plasma
• Cut different thickness of metals
• Adjust machine for optimun cutting
5. Safety
• Perform welding and cutting safely, specific to diesel and heavy equipment
• Select and wear the correct safety equipment
• Starting up and shutting down welding equipment correctly