APSM 114: SMQ-14 WELDING 2: GMAW
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Summer 2021 |
| Units: | 1.5 |
| Hours: | 12 lecture, 28 laboratory per quarter (40 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | Per California Code of Regulations, this course is limited to students admitted to the Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Program. |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Student Learning Outcomes
- A successful student will be able to produce weld samples in the flat, vertical and overhead positions with the GMAW process on stainless steel to acceptable criteria.
- A successful student will be able to Demonstrate the proper procedure for setting up OFC (Oxy-fuel cutting), PAC (Plasma arc cutting) and FCAW (Flux core arc welding) equipment.
Description
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
A. Identify and minimize potential hazards in a welding environment
B. List essential PPE (personal protective equipment) items used when welding
C. Identify the components of SMAW, GMAW and FCAW equipment
D. Demonstrate the proper procedure for setting up SMAW, GMAW and FCAW equipment
E. Identify effects of heat input and cooling rate with base materials
F. Produce weld samples in various positions with the GMAW, FCAW and SMAW processes to acceptable criteria
G. Interpret various welding codes and standards
Course Content
A. Identify and minimize potential hazards in a welding environment
1. Job-site and shop safety
B. List essential PPE (personal protective equipment) items used when welding
C. Identify the components of SMAW, GMAW and FCAW equipment
D. Demonstrate the proper procedure for setting up SMAW, GMAW and FCAW equipment
E. Identify effects of heat input and cooling rate with base materials
1. Concepts of microstructure effects from heat input and cooling rates
2. Adjust voltage and amperage for various base materials
F. Produce weld samples in various positions with the GMAW, FCAW and SMAW processes to acceptable criteria
1. Welding techniques
2. Identify compatible welding filler material and shielding gases
G. Interpret various welding codes and standards
1. Terms and definitions
2. Welding symbols
Lab Content
A. Practice of safe welding skills using the GMAW, FCAW, and SMAW welding process for various base materials.
B. Reinforcement of knowledge for set up, safe use and some maintenance of welding equipment.
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
B. Personal protective equipment
Method(s) of Evaluation
Results of written quizzes and tests
Shop participation
Comprehensive written final examination
Comprehensive final project
Evaluation of progress by weekly assignments
Method(s) of Instruction
Discussion
Laboratory instruction
Demonstration
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
International Training Institute. Welding 1-4, International Training Institute for the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Industry (student manual). 2005.
This is the standard Sheet Metal textbook/workbook used for this course. Although it may not be within 5 years of the required published date, it is the most current book used when teaching this course.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
A. Reading assignment:
1. Read text pages assigned explaining written welding symbols
B. Writing assignment:
1. Complete a quiz, including sketches and written answers, regarding proper machine set up for SMAW welding