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Common Course Outline

Course discipline/number/title FST 1510: Welding Theory and Safety

Catalog Description

Credits 1
Hours/Week 1
Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) None
Other requirements None
MnTC Goals (if any) NA

Course Description

This course covers actual use of arc, gas, M.I.G, and T.I.G. welding along with proper safety and equipment care. Recommended Skills/Knowledge: Basic technical skills/knowledge: High School Diploma or GED.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

December, 2021

Outline of Major Content Areas

  1. Welding and shop safety
  2. Identify various weld joints
  3. Basic welding theory
  4. Safe practices, quality, PPE (personal protections equipment) and unsafe conditions.

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

  1. Identify various welding electrodes.
  2. Explain Weld joints.
  3. Explain GTAW systems.
  4. Explain GMAW systems.
  5. Explain oxy-acetylene systems.
  6. Explain welding safety.

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