WLD 230
Non Credit
Certificate of Industrial Welding Specialist

Syllabi – Layout and Fabrication Welding  
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	Layout and Fabrication Welding
	No prerequisites; variable timing
Description:
Principles and techniques of layout and fabrication welding.  Includes measurement, print reading review, 
layout tools, layout techniques, drawing interpretation, structural methods, and welding projects.

Performance Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1.	Demonstrate the ability to perform several measuring procedures.  
2.	Demonstrate the ability to read blueprints.
3.	Setup and layout per drawing.
4.	Demonstrate the use of varies layout tools.
5.	Demonstrate layout techniques and sequencing for completion of fabrication project. 
6.	Demonstrate safety in the use of hand-held power tools. 
7.	Demonstrate safety in the use of large power and hydraulic tools.
8.	Interpret shop drawings.
9.	Demonstrate fit-up, tacking and welding procedures for varies structural connections.
10.	Demonstrate the ability to build projects from shop drawings.

Outline:
I.	Measurement
A.	Linear
B.	Angular
C.	Four-sided
D.	Triangular
E.	Circular
II.	Print Reading Review
A.	Types of drawings
B.	Types of lines used on a drawing
C.	Using a working drawing
D.	Drawings made to a scale
E.	Basic weld joints
F.	Welding symbols	
G.	Joint symbols and layout
III.	Layout Tools
A.	Squares
B.	Center punches			
C.	Scribes/metal markers
D.	Jigs and fixtures
E.	Protractors
F.	Dividers
IV.	Layout Techniques 
A.	Layout from one end					 
B.	Layout from two sides of square or rectangle		
C.	Compound errors							
D.	Planning sequences
E.	Tacking; How and Where
F.	Welding sequences
G.	Distortion control
H.	How to figure degree
I.	Height dimensions  
V.	Hand-Held Power Tool Safety and Use
A.	Angle grinders
B.	Drills
C.	Reciprocating saw
D.	Port-a-power
VI.	Large Power Tool Safety and Use
A.	Pedestal grinder
B.	Horizontal band saw
C.	Iron worker
VII.	Drawing Interpretation
A.	Material identification
B.	Bill of materials 
VIII.	Preparation of Structural members
A.	Structural identification
B.	Channel copes and miters
C.	Saddle cuts (pipe)
D.	Leg pipe layout
IX.	Welding Projects
A.	Instructor generated