WELD 1101 Welding Fundamentals
Course Information
| Course Number | WELD 1101 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Welding Fundamentals |
| Description | This course includes introduction and skill development in Oxy/Fuel welding, cutting, brazing, and torch cutting, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), metal preparation and safe operation of machines involved in the above applications. (Prerequisites: None) |
| Total Credits | 2 |
| Total Hours | 64 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lab | 2 Credits, 64 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
None
Institutional Core Competencies
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Demonstrate safe welding shop behaviors
- Perform oxy/fuel welds
- Perform SMAW weld
- Perform GTAW weld
- Identify metals and joint types
- Perform oxy/fuel torch cutting
- Perform plasma cutting
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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