Welding is performed in the vertical-up and overhead positions. All positions of welding with a variety of base metal thickness are practiced on aluminum, stainless steel and carbon steel. 2.00 Skills learned in previous welding courses, print reading and drafting courses are applied and practiced during this course. The student completes welding projects while practicing layout procedures, joint design and design, and use of fixtures. The course is relative to actual industrial fabrication standards, and emphasis is on work quality.
Students learn to maintain and make minor repairs on various types of welding equipment.
All core courses or equivalent or by permission of Dean, Department Chair and instructor. This course, offered as an elective for welding students, covers topics of special interest to the welding student. The topics covered are highly concentrated in specific areas of technical knowledge and skills. Periodic reports are required. The faculty member and the work site supervisor evaluate the student's work performance at the end of the semester.