Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

At the beginning of the course, the course syllabus will identify the methods used to evaluate student progress and the criteria for assigning a course grade. The student will be evaluated on his/her ability to demonstrate the development of course outcomes. The methods of evaluation may include one or more of the following: oral or written examinations, quizzes, written assignments, welding tests, safe work habits, task performance, and work relations.

•  Function safely in a welding shop environment.
•  Operate oxyacetylene portable and track cutting systems in accordance with industry standards.
•  Weld common weld joints in the 3F and the 3G positions.
•  Use heat and puddle control to make “out of position welds”.
•  Interpret blueprints and shop drawings to produce proper weld sizes and profiles.
 

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS COMPETENCIES
Student will understand and practice personal safety

• Understand the importance of personal health and fitness
• Use proper protective gear
• Understand situation awareness
• Use correct manual lifting techniques

Student will understand and practice tool safety

• Use hand tool safely
• Use power tool safely

Student will understand and practice equipment safety

• Demonstrate safety procedures required in the use of a welding machines and cutting systems.

Student will understand and maintain a safe work area.

• Maintain a clean and clutter free floor
• Understand the importance of adequate lighting
• Recognize objects that might fall
• Recognize and report dangerous electrical and air/gas hose connections
• Understand the importance of space management in regards to safety
• Understand and practice fire prevention

Student will understand aspects of the welding industry that effect the environment (environmental awareness)

• Identify hazardous materials
• Identify the purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and where MSDS sheets are kept.
• Understand the effects of hazardous materials and welding fumes on the atmosphere
• Understand correct procedures when working in or around containers or vessels

WIRE WELDING COMPETENCIES
 

Develop knowledge and skills in the Wire Welding

• Processes with the following electrode(s) and shielding gas(es).
• The instructor and the student will determine the course competencies at the first class session.