WELD 158 GTAW

This course serves as an introductory and intermediate course to GTAW. Students will learn the theory of and the techniques needed to properly set up and use GTAW welding equipment safely. Students will weld both fusion welds and with filler rod on common joints found in the welding industry, in all positions on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Students will develop the skills needed to take the American Welding Society SENSE Certification Tests for GTAW welders. Principles of metallurgy associated with the GTA welding processes will be taught.

Credits

4 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

37.5

Semester Contact Hours Lab

112.5

WELD 158GTAW

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Trade & Industry

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

Credit Hours Narrative

4 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

37.5

Semester Contact Hours Lab

112.5

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course serves as an introductory and intermediate course to GTAW. Students will learn the theory of and the techniques needed to properly set up and use GTAW welding equipment safely. Students will weld both fusion welds and with filler rod on common joints found in the welding industry, in all positions on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Students will develop the skills needed to take the American Welding Society SENSE Certification Tests for GTAW welders. Principles of metallurgy associated with the GTA welding processes will be taught.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Comply with federal, state, and local safety legal requirements including OSHA
• Demonstrate techniques required when utilizing GTAW process
• Understand the proper application of autogenously welding versus filler rod addition
• Demonstrate knowledge and manipulative skills in the use of ferrous and non-ferrous filler rod
• Perform various welds in F,V,H and OH positions
• Complete with 75% accuracy an AWS SENSE Module 7 Exam
• Be familiar with all student policies and procedures at the College of Southern Idaho
• Successfully complete textbook assignments, quizzes and exams
• Have a clear understanding of the demands associated with the welding profession
• Demonstrate the proper attitude, appearance, and professionalism that assist an individual in being safe and successful as a welder

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Overview of content: SENSE aligned curriculum Hands on Application of content learned in Welding Theory 151 Welding Laboratory Task List: All position groove and fillet welds Introduction to GTAW pipe welding

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Complete all Laboratory tasks

Required Exams

SENSE Module #7: Passing Grade is 75% accuracy

Required Text

Welding Skills 5th edition Textbook: B.J. Moniz Welding Skills 5th edition Workbook: Jonathan F. Gosse

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Complete all Laboratory tasks SENSE Module #7: Passing Grade is 75% accuracy