Welding for Diesel Maintenance

Students will be introduced to different welding and cutting processes. This course covers proper weld fusion, heat distortion, penetration, and their effects to the parent material. Students will learn the basics of proper welding and cutting machine set up from turning the machine on and off and identification of machine parts to demonstrating and identifying the differences between good quality welds and poor quality welds. They will be introduced to and demonstrate weld shop safety and practice, and proper compressed cylinder transport and storage.
Date:
2015-09-02
Primary Material Type:
Presentation
Other Material Types:
Hybrid/Blended Course
Institution:
Minnesota State College - Southeast Technical
Project Name:
Mississippi River Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Consortium (MRTDL)
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 3
Subjects:
diesel maintenance, welding, cutting

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Advisory Board
Industry Sector:
Other Services (except Public Administration) -- Repair and Maintenance -- Automotive Repair and Maintenance (8111)
Occupation:
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations -- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (47)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Diploma
  • Certificate
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
16 Weeks
Language:
English
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:
Other
Quality Note:
This product was reviewed in accordance with ETA's Quality Note Template criteria.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
  • Other
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Custom Quality Rubric
Course Note:
This course is required in the Diesel Maintenance Program at SETC. http://www.southeastmn.edu/academic_programs/Major.aspx?MajorID=717#collapse00161466

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Copyright / Licensing

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