This course covers arc welding machines, their use and care; flat, vertical, and overhead welding using various types of electrodes. Welding safety and basic principles will be covered.
Prerequisites
None
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate proper safety and use of welding equipment operation.
- Define safe equipment operations.
- Identify hazardous substances.
- Demonstrate oxyfuel gas and arc cutting safety.
- Demonstrate basic principles of sustaining a welding arc.
- Demonstrate checking and adjusting equipment.
- Explain essentials of arc welding.
- Demonstrate gas tungsten arc welding.