WEL 125 - Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding

Hybrid/blended course covering welding in all positions and on various joint configurations using the GMAW (mig) welding process on carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Student should be familiar with basic metallurgy pertaining to the weldability of metals, structural joints, and safety in the welding industry.
Date:
2015-02-06
Primary Material Type:
Hybrid/Blended Course
Institution:
Lamar Community College
Project Name:
Colorado Helps Advanced Manufacting Program (CHAMP)
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 3
Subjects:
WEL125, Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, GMAW, Lamar Community College, LamarCC, LCC, Mig Welding, Mig, Advanced Manufacturing, CCCS, Colorado Community College System, TAACCCT, CHAMP, Competency-based Training, Industry-recognized Credentials

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
CHAMP Advisory industry members reviewed course competencies and curriculum
Industry Sector:
Manufacturing -- Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing -- Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing (3323)
Occupation:
Production Occupations -- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Technology Education/Industrial Arts (21)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
  • Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • None

Accessibility

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Copyright / Licensing

Copyright Owner:
Doug Cash
Primary License:
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
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