Common Course Outline
Course discipline/number/title
FST 1520: Welding and Equipment Repair
Catalog Description
| Credits | 1 |
|---|---|
| Hours/Week | 1 |
| Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) | None |
| Other requirements | None |
| MnTC Goals (if any) | NA |
Course Description
This course allows students to weld various projects using Oxy-Acetylene (GTAW, GMAW, SMAW). Skills will include braze welding, metal cutting, using shears, plasma cutters, and flame cutters.
Date Last Revised (Month, year)
December, 2021
Outline of Major Content Areas
- Welding Safety
- Machine Setup
- Proper Electrode
- GMAW
- SMAW
- GTAW
- Oxy/acetylene welding
- Metal Cutting
- Joint Makeup
Learning Outcomes (General)
The student will be able to:
- Make various welds.
- Cut metal.
- Make proper joints for welding.
- Braze weld.
- Set up a SMAW machine.
- Set up a GTAW machine.
- Set up a GMAW machine.
- Gauge sheet metal.
- Use various shop equipment.
- Operate a metal break.
Learning Outcomes (MnTC)
NA
Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning
Methods may include but are not limited to:
- Cut and weld various steel projects via GTAW, SMAW, and GMAW
- Braze weld project
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)
Protective gear will be required in this lab-based course