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2022 - 2023 Cowley College Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

WEL3623 GTAW (GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING/STRUCTURAL) COURSE PROCEDURE


WEL3623 GTAW (GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING/STRUCTURAL)

3 Credit Hours

Student Level:

This course is open to students on the college level in either the freshman or sophomore year and to area high school vocational students.

Catalog Description:

WEL3623 - GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding/Structural) (3 hrs.)

This course is designed to help the student gain the knowledge and skill to produce welds on both ferrous and non-ferrous base metals using the gas tungsten arc welding method.

Course Classification:

Lab

Prerequisites:

None

Controlling Purpose:

Students in this class will gain an understanding of G.T.A.W. processes and become familiar with techniques used on various alloys of structural shaped metals.

Learner Outcomes:

Students in this course will prepare both ferrous and non-ferrous materials for welding with the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process.  Students will demonstrate the use and care of equipment and are expected to demonstrate the ability to produce code quality welds with a variety of filler wires.

Unit Outcomes for Criterion Based Evaluation:

The following outline defines the minimum core content not including the final examination period. Instructors may add other material as time allows.

UNIT 1: Welding Safety Review

Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully demonstrate safety procedures for G.T.A.W. equipment.

  • Assess the potential hazards in G.T.A.W.
  • Demonstrate the ability to set-up and operate G.T.A.W. safely.

UNIT 2: G.T.A.W. Electrode Classification and Chemical Analysis of Filler Metals

Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully show base filler metal requirements of various alloys and their perspective shielding gases for G.T.A.W.

  • Associate G.T.A.W. filler wires according to base metal requirements.
  • Classify filler wires for G.T.A.W. based on chemical analysis.

UNIT 3: Prepare Base Metal Specimens for G.T.A.W.

Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully prepare base metal specimens for G.T.A.W.

  • Compare methods of base metal preparation for G.T.A.W.
  • Demonstrate preparation and fit-up of specimens for G.T.A.W.

UNIT 4: G.T.A.W. Using Mild Steel Electrodes

Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully make welds using mild steel filler wires.

  • Select and correctly match mild steel filler wires with carbon steel base metals.
  • Demonstrate proper procedure for G.T.A.W. with mild steel filler wire.

UNIT 5: G.T.A.W. Using Stainless Steel Electrodes

Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully make welds using stainless steel filler wires.

  • Select and correctly match stainless alloy base metals.
  • Demonstrate proper procedures for G.T.A.W. with stainless steel filler wires.

UNIT 6: G.T.A.W. Using Aluminum Electrodes

Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully  make welds on aluminum using G.T.A.W.

  • Select and correctly match aluminum filler wires with aluminum alloy base metals.
  • Demonstrate proper procedures for G.T.A.W. using aluminum filler wires.

UNIT 7: Certification Requirements for G.T.A.W.

Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully  pass a qualification test on plate using G.T.A.W.

  • Assess the requirements for certification using the G.T.A.W. process.
  • Prepare a procedure qualification document for G.T.A.W.

Projects Required:

Refer to Syllabus

Textbook:

Contact Bookstore for current textbook.

Attendance Policy:

Students should adhere to the attendance policy outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.

Grading Policy:

The grading policy will be outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.

Maximum class size:

Based on classroom occupancy.

Course Time Frame:

The U.S. Department of Education, Higher Learning Commission and the Kansas Board of Regents define credit hour and have specific regulations that the college must follow when developing, teaching and assessing the educational aspects of the college.  A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally-established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester hour of credit or an equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time.  The number of semester hours of credit allowed for each distance education or blended hybrid courses shall be assigned by the college based on the amount of time needed to achieve the same course outcomes in a purely face-to-face format.

Refer to the following policies:

402.00 Academic Code of Conduct

263.00 Student Appeal of Course Grades

403.00 Student Code of Conduct

Disability Services Program: 

Cowley College, in recognition of state and federal laws, will accommodate a student with a documented disability.  If a student has a disability which may impact work in this class which requires accommodations, contact the Disability Services Coordinator. 

DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR THE OFFICIAL COURSE PROCEDURE CONTACT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS.