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Active as of Fall Semester 2010
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Welding Qualification
2. Course Prefix & Number:
WELD 1134
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lab Hours: 4
4. Course Description:
This course will prepare students for the completion of at least two advanced welding certification tests. Learners choose which certifications to obtain.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
WELD 1134 - Welding Qualification
All Credit(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| WELD 1132 | Testing/Codes & Inspection | 2 cr. |
9. Co-requisite Courses:
WELD 1134 - Welding Qualification
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type |
|
Welding |
AAS
|
|
Welding |
Diploma |
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Assess alternative solutions to a problem |
Apply principles of metallurgy, joint design, joint preparation and proper welding technique to provide solutions for structural design. |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Produce weldments and products in accordance with AWS codes and specifications. |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
Analyze weldment requirements to select and utilize the proper equipment. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
I. Identify the steps required to certify a weld.
II. Demonstrate the ability to make welds that meet codes or standards.
III. Define the following parameters of certification
A. Process
B. Material
C. Thickness
D. Filler Metal
E. Shielding Gas
F. Position
G. Joint Design
H. Welding Current
IV. Select a minimum of two welds to complete advanced certification
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
- Complete AWS Entry Level Welder Qualification and Welder Certification
- Practical Knowledge
- Welding and cutting theory.
- Welding and cutting inspection and testing.
- Welding and cutting terms and definitions.
- Base and filler metal identification.
- Common welding process variables
- Electrical fundamentals.
- Drawing and welding symbol interpretation.
- Fabrication principles and practices.
- Performance test.
- Layout test.
- Written procedures.
- Written records.
- Verbal instructions.
- Safety.
- Housekeeping.
- Cutting of parts.
- Fit-up and assembly
- Workmanship standards for welding.
- Weld inspection.
- Complete a minimum of 15 sample welds for each certificate area chosen
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Welding Qualification
2. Course Prefix & Number:
WELD 1134
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lab Hours: 4
4. Course Description:
This course will prepare students for the completion of at least two advanced welding certification tests. Learners choose which certifications to obtain.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
WELD 1134 - Welding Qualification
All Credit(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| WELD 1132 | Testing/Codes & Inspection | 2 cr. |
9. Co-requisite Courses:
WELD 1134 - Welding Qualification
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):
|
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type |
|
Welding |
AAS
|
|
Welding |
Diploma |
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Produce weldments and products in accordance with AWS codes and specifications. |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
Analyze weldment requirements to select and utilize the proper equipment. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
I. Identify the steps required to certify a weld.
II. Demonstrate the ability to make welds that meet codes or standards.
III. Define the following parameters of certification
A. Process
B. Material
C. Thickness
D. Filler Metal
E. Shielding Gas
F. Position
G. Joint Design
H. Welding Current
IV. Select a minimum of two welds to complete advanced certification
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
- Complete AWS Entry Level Welder Qualification and Welder Certification
- Practical Knowledge
- Welding and cutting theory.
- Welding and cutting inspection and testing.
- Welding and cutting terms and definitions.
- Base and filler metal identification.
- Common welding process variables
- Electrical fundamentals.
- Drawing and welding symbol interpretation.
- Fabrication principles and practices.
- Performance test.
- Layout test.
- Written procedures.
- Written records.
- Verbal instructions.
- Safety.
- Housekeeping.
- Cutting of parts.
- Fit-up and assembly
- Workmanship standards for welding.
- Weld inspection.
- Complete a minimum of 15 sample welds for each certificate area chosen