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Common Course Outline

Course discipline/number/title AMT 1900: Welding

Catalog Description

Credits 2
Hours/Week 4
Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) None
Other requirements None
MnTC Goals (if any) NA

Course Description

This course covers theory and practice of oxy-acetylene, stick arc, and wire-feed welding. Students will learn theory and safety and have opportunity to learn and practice “hands on” welding and soldering skills.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

February, 2022

Outline of Major Content Areas

  1. Welding Theory and Safety
  2. Oxy-Acetylene Torch Safety
  3. Oxy-Acetylene Torch Usage
  4. Stick Arc Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
  5. Wire-feed Welding. Metal inert Gas (MIG)
  6. Automotive Wire Repair: Soldering

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

  1. Describe welding safety and theory.
  2. Oxy-acetylene Heating/cutting
  3. Select proper welding rods.
  4. Stick arc weld.
  5. Set up equipment
  6. Wire-feed weld
  7. Solder automotive wiring.

Learning Outcomes (MnTC)

NA

Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning

Methods may include but are not limited to:

RCTC Core Outcome(s)

This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):

Critical Thinking
Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.

Special Information (if any)

None