WELD 2114 Structural Design & Fabrication for Welding

A course that will cover weld design, fabrication, and inspection of welded structures. Students will learn the design and fabrication techniques that are prevalent in the workforce. Blueprint reading, welding symbols, cost estimation, layout techniques, and use of metal fabrication and inspection equipment will be used to complete projects. Introduction to GTAW, GMAW, and SMAW, plasma arc cutting, electronic operation, application of processes, exotic metal and alloy welding. Prereq(s): WELD 1060, Welding Principles {on demand} Note(s): class hours 2; lab hours 6. Development of this curriculum was funded by a grant awarded by the US Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the US Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied , with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership.
Date:
2015
Primary Material Type:
Program Planning Resources
Other Material Types:
Instructor and/or Advisor/Case Manager Support Materials, Job Training/Fieldwork Experiences, Partnership Resources, Program, Program Assessment and Evaluation
Institution:
Chattanooga State Community College
Subjects:
Welding, Structural design

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Larry Craig from Alstom collaborated in the development of the curriculum.
Industry Sector:
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)
Occupation:
Production Occupations -- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Engineering Technologies/Technicians (15)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Associate Degree
Number of weeks per course:
15
Program Delivery Format:
Face-to-face

Copyright / Licensing

Primary License:
Creative Commons License
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