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WEL3642 GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING/PIPE COURSE PROCEDURE


WEL3642 GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING/PIPE

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:

WEL3642 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding/Pipe (3 hrs.)

Students in this course will be expected to pass qualification procedures in pipe welding using the gas tungsten arc welding process. Welds made in various positions will be subject to guided bend test or x-ray examination to detect flaws.

Course Classification:

Lab

Prerequisites:

WEL3623 GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding/Structural) or equivalent.

Controlling Purpose:

Students in this course will be exposed to welding chemistry and metallurgy, automated welding systems and maintenance of equipment.

Learner Outcomes:

Students in this course will be expected to pass qualification procedures in pipe welding using the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process.  Welds made in various positions will be subject to guided bend test and x-ray examination to detect flaws.

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 student will be able to successfully demonstrate safety procedures.

  • Assess the potential hazards in G.T.A.W. of pipe.
  • Demonstrate how to set-up and safely operate G.T.A.W. equipment for pipe welding.

UNIT 2: Prepare Material for G.T.A.W.

Outcomes:  Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to successfully prepare pipe coupons for welding with G.T.A.W.

  • Prepare pipe coupons for G.T.A.W.
  • Show how to fit-up and tack weld coupons using the G.T.A.W. process.

UNIT 3: Electrode Classification, Filler Wires, and Shielding Gases

Outcomes:  Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to successfully make pipe welds in flat position with carbon steel fillers.

  • Associate the correct filler metals and shielding gases for various alloys of pipe for the G.T.A.W. process.

UNIT 4: G.T.A.W. Pipe Welds in Horizontal Positions

Outcomes:  Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to successfully make pipe welds in horizontal positions with carbon steel fillers.

  • Show how to manipulate torch and filer wire for horizontal G.T.A.W. pipe welds.
  • Demonstrate the correct procedures for making pipe welds in the horizontal positions using G.T.A.W.

UNIT 5:  G.T.A.W. Pipe Welds in Vertical Positions

Outcomes:  Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to successfully make pipe welds in vertical position with carbon steel fillers.

  • Show how to manipulate torch and filler wire for vertical G.T.A.W. pipe welds.
  • Demonstrate the correct procedure for making vertical pipe welds using G.T.A.W.

UNIT 6: G.T.A.W. Pipe Welds in 6G Position

Outcomes:  Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to successfully weld pipe with G.T.A.W. in the 6G position up-hill with carbon steel pipe.

  • Demonstrate the correct procedure for making G.T.A.W. pipe weld in the 6G position.

UNIT 7: G.T.A.W. Pipe Welds in 6G Position

Outcomes:  Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to successfully weld pipe with G.T.A.W. in the 6G position up-hill with stainless steel filler metal.

  • Demonstrate the correct procedure for adding fill and final pass welds on pipe in the 6G position with stainless steel filler metals.

UNIT 8: Certification Requirements for G.T.A.W. Processes

Outcomes:  Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to successfully make pipe welds in horizontal position with stainless steel.

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

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.