Discipline: Welding Degree Credit  [X]
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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Welding 16


COURSE DESCRIPTION
16 Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Weld Units: 3.00
 
Prerequisite(s): WEL 15: Basic Metal Arc Weld
An advanced course in shielded metal arc welding, shop and industrial safety, and common metal and materials used in the welding industry. 27 hours lecture and 81 hours laboratory.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
Advanced course in shielded metal arc welding including out-of-position and unlimited thickness.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

1.   Demonstrate safety procedures, theory, and practical application as
      applied to advanced welding processes.

2.   Describe the various welding power supplies.

3.   Demonstrate the techniques for out-of-position welding using a low
      hydrogen electrode.

4.   Identify a selected group of symbols, which are commonly used for
      structural steel applications.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Principles of shielded metal arc welding
  2. Machines and accessories
  3. Electrode selection
  4. Identification
  5. Mid-term examination
  6. Beginning welding
  7. Welding positions and safety
  8. Fundamentals of butt welding mild steel pipe with the axis as the overhead, vertical, and horizontal positions
  9. Inspection and destructive tests as required
  10. Final examination

 
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Classroom lecture and demonstration
  • Selected project or projects
  • Films and slides
  • Field trips
  • Information and assignment sheets
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Grades are based on demonstrated proficiency in subject matter
  • Project evaluation
  • Evaluation of student's care and use of shop facilities
  • Evaluation of class discussions and shop talk
  • Evaluation of student's ability to handle assignments
  • Written and oral examinations
  • Written report
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

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