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Effective Term:
Fall 2016 through Fall 2021
Course Number:
WLD 224
Course Title:
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding: (Mild Steel) Pipe I
Credit Hours:
4
Lecture Hours:
0
Lecture/Lab Hours:
80
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Develops knowledge and skills required to weld mild steel pipe in all positions using the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process. Audit available.

Addendum to Course Description

This is an 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 and welding.

Intended Outcomes for the course

  • Function safely in the PCC Welding Lab.
  • Interpret blueprints to accurately lay out, prepare, assemble and weld joints to specified tolerances.
  • Demonstrate welding an open root groove joint on plates in the horizontal, vertical and over head positions; and on 6 inch schedule 80 pipe in the horizontal position. 
  • Apply visual examination principles and practices in accordance with ASME Section IX.

Course Activities and Design

Welding lec/lab courses are Open-Entry and Open-Exit (OE/OE) and are offered concurrently. Courses are designed to meet the needs of the student with flexible scheduling options. Students may attend full time or part time. This is an OE/OE course which does not align with the normal academic calendar.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

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 and welding tests.

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

Function safely in the PCC Welding Lab.

  • Understand and practice personal safety by using proper protective gear
  • Understand and practice and power tool safety
  • Understand and maintain a safe work are.
  • Recognize and report dangerous electrical and air/gas hose connections

Interpret blueprints to accurately lay out , prepare and assemble weld joints. 

  • Interpret lines, symbols, views and notes
  • Layout material per specification
  • Assemble weld project per specification
  • Prepare 6 inch diameter pipe using the oxy- fuel pipe beveler

Demonstrate welding an open root groove joint on plates in the horizontal, vertical and over head positions; and on 6 inch schedule 80 pipe in the horizontal position. 

  • Assemble and weld plate and pipe in the 2G, 3G and 4G positions using GTAW and SMAW processes
  • Demonstrate correct welding techniques
  • Follow welding procedure

Apply visual examination principles and practices in accordance with ASME Section IX.

  • Evaluate welds using appropriate welding inspection tools
  • Assess weld discontinuities causes and corrections