MATC 2021-22 Catalog

WELD

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

are presented. In addition, preparation, testing and evaluation of coupons which pertain to structural codes are covered. Prerequisite(s): Complete WELD-301. WELD-305 Fundamentals of Oxyfuel Welding Students develop a fundamental understanding and skill in the use of oxyacetylene welding equipment with an emphasis on safety. Basic joint con fi gurations in the fl at and horizontal position and oxyfuel torch cutting will be used. WELD-306 Credits: 2 Fundamentals of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) The purpose of this course is to give students a fundamental knowledge of the gas tungsten arc welding process. The basic principles of equipment setup and operation are taught. Instruction is provided on the proper techniques of welding mild steel sheet metal in and out of position. WELD-307 Credits: 2 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) This course is designed to give students instruction in the art of TIG welding plate and pipe. Proper equipment operation and setup for nonferrous alloys such as aluminum also are taught. Students also weld stainless steel sheet metal in and out of position. Prerequisite(s): Complete WELD-306. WELD-313 Credits: 5 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Provides industrial application of shielded metal arc welding in all positions on carbon steel. Provides industrial application of thermal cutting on carbon steel. Students apply safety according to industry standards and ANSI A49.1 Safety in Welding and Cutting. This course is designed in accordance with AWS SENSE national standard; AWS ANSI QC-10:2004 Speci fi cation for Quali fi cation and Registration of Level 1 – Entry-Level Welders. SMAW is one of the four areas of welding concentration in the one-year technical diploma program. WELD-314 Credits: 5 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Provides basic skills in oxy-fuel welding, brazing and cutting on carbon steel. Provides industrial application of gas tungsten arc welding in all positions on carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum in a lab setting. Students apply safety according to industry and ANSI Z49.1 Safety in Welding and Cutting. This course is designed in accordance with AWS SENSE national standard AWS/ANSI QC-10:2004 Speci fi cation for Quali fi cation and Registration of Level 1 – Entry-Level Welders. GTAW and oxy-fuel welding are one of four areas of welding concentration in the one-year technical diploma program. Credits: 1

WELD-350

Credits: 1

WELD-315

Credits: 5

GTAW Processes Safe working habits in handling oxyfuel and gas tungsten arc equipment are developed. The principles for applying oxyfuel on di ff erent types and sizes of materials in various joint con fi gurations are stressed. Commercial production, handling and storage of compressed gases that are used in GTA and oxyfuel processes are discussed. Introduction to metallurgy is given. WELD-351 Credits: 1 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Processes Instruction is o ff ered in the principles of shielded metal arc welding as applied to di ff erent types and thicknesses of metals in various joint con fi gurations. The principles of various testing methods for assuring weld quality also are presented, along with the proper techniques and applications of the SMAW process. Introduction to the weldability of metals is given. WELD-352 Credits: 1 Gas-Shielded Arc Welding Processes The principles and theory of the semi- automatic wire welding processes as applied to di ff erent types and thicknesses of metals in various joint con fi gurations are emphasized. Various testing methods used for assuring weld quality are covered. WELD-354 Credits: 2 Layout and Print Reading Practices Develops advanced skills in print reading through utilization of complex industrial prints that feature AWS welding symbols, ISO welding symbols, American Standard dimensions, SI Metric dimensions, isometric drawings, section drawings, material lists and assembly drawings. Students get hands- on experience working with prints related to the work environment for welding. Students will learn to create drawings by utilizing dividers, square, scales and protractors from existing drawings, written directions and sample mockups. The skills in this course transfer to the Layout and Setup course in the lab. Prerequisite(s): Complete WELD-360 or WELD-361 and WELD-362 and WELD-380. WELD-360 Credits: 2 Blueprint Reading for Welders Develops fundamental skills in print reading through the use of basic lines and views, basic sketching, dimensioning techniques, title block, notes, sections and details and types of prints. Emphasis is placed on orthographic projection and isometric views to help the learner develop the visual relationship between an object and a print in the fi rst weeks of the course. Students get hands-on experience with prints for analysis of dimensions, welding symbols, material list, parts of a print, and all the conventions used in the workplace. Students will learn basic weld joints, welding symbols and knowledge of AWS standards for welding symbols.

Gas Metal Arc Welding Practices Provides industrial application of gas metal arc welding in all positions on carbon steel. Provides industrial application of fl ux cored arc welding in all positions on carbon steel. Students apply safety according to industry standards and ANSI A49.1 Safety in Welding and Cutting. This course is designed in accordance with AWS SENSE national standard AWS/ANSI QC-10:2004 Speci fi cation for Quali fi cation and Registration of Level 1 – Entry-Level Welders. GMAW and FCAW are two of the four areas of welding concentration in the one-year technical diploma program. WELD-316 Credits: 5 Layout and Setup Practices Provides a focus on the development of layout and basic fabrication skills through a sequence of industrial and AWS SESE weldments that involve the use of GMAW, GTAW, FCAW and SMAW. Students will learn to utilize industrial equipment, power tools, band tools and layout tools. Students will apply advanced welding skills. Students apply safety according to industrial standards and ANSI A49.1 Safety in Welding and Cutting. This course is designed in accordance with AWS SENSE national standard AWS/ANSI QC-10:2004 Speci fi cation for Quali fi cation and Registration of Level 1 – Entry-Level Welders. Layout and Setup Practices is the fi nal area of concentration in the one-year welding diploma program. WELD-326 Credits: 1 Fundamentals of Semi-Automatic Wire Welding The student develops fundamental knowledge and skill in the safe use of semi- automatic wire welding equipment. Topics discussed include joint details and distortion control, GMAW weld faults, welding, metallurgy and weld symbol interpretation. WELD-327 Credits: 2 Specialized Semi-Automatic Wire Welding Welding skills are developed through the use of the semi-automatic solid and cored wire welding processes such as gas metal arc, fl ux cored and submerged arc. Prerequisite(s): Complete WELD-326. WELD-328 Credits: 2 Flux Cored Arc Welding This is a continuation of the concepts and skills in wire welding learned in WELD-327. Emphasis is on out-of-position welding on common joints. Prerequisite(s): Complete WELD-327. WELD-340 Credits: 2 Welding for Auto Body Technicians Skills for the auto body shop are stressed during instruction on the use of the oxyacetylene torch and arc and wire welding equipment to complete bead, butt, lap and fi llet welds.

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