Course Details
Course Code:
WELD 312
Calendar Description:
Students further develop their Gas Tungsten Arc Welding technique. As the course is self-paced, students may take up to two months to complete the entire 'A' Level portion of the welding program. To obtain a passing grade, students may practice their welding techniques until a passing mark is obtained. Students requiring additional weeks to complete may purchase additional weeks of instruction on a weekly basis, and must have the instructor's approval.
Date First Offered:
2007-10-04
Hours:
Total Hours: 95
Lecture Hours: 5
Shop Teaching Kitchen: 25
Total Weeks:
3.1
This course is offered online:
No
Pre-Requisites:
Students must have successfully passed the Welding 'C' and 'B' Level program and passed the
P-10 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding option in 'B' Level program
Non-Course Pre-Requisites:
Proof of 'B' Level Certification or written approval from the Industry Training Authority
Co-Requisites:
None
Rearticulation Submission:
No
Course Content:
Gas Tungsten Arc Weld Groove Welds Using Mild Steel Filler Rod on Mild Steel Pipe
Gas Tungsten Arc Weld Groove Welds Using Stainless Steel Filler Rod on Steel Pipe
Gas Tungsten Arc Weld Groove Welds on Thin Wall Stainless Steel Pipe
Gas Tungsten Arc Weld Groove Welds Using Aluminum Filler Rod on Aluminum Pipe
Learning Outcomes:
Gas Tungsten Arc Weld Groove Welds Using Mild Steel Filler Rod on Mild Steel Pipe
identify all the safety precautions for GTAW
identify the main factors of GTAW
identify edge preparation and fit-up procedures for GTAW on pipe
identify types and purpose of consumable inserts
weld groove welds in the vertical fixed (2G) position on mild steel pipe
weld groove welds in the horizontal fixed (5G) position on mild steel pipe
weld groove welds in the inclined fixed 45° (6G) position (uphill) on mild steel pipe
Gas Tungsten Arc Weld Groove Welds Using Stainless Steel Filler Rod on Steel Pipe
identify the types of purging equipment
assemble purging equipment used on pipe
weld groove welds in the vertical fixed (2G) position on steel pipe
weld groove welds in the horizontal fixed (5G) position on steel pipe
weld groove welds in the inclined fixed 45 ° (6G) position on steel pipe
Gas Tungsten Arc Weld Groove Welds on Thin Wall Stainless Steel Pipe
weld groove welds in the fixed 2G position on thin wall stainless steel pipe
weld groove welds in the fixed 5G position on thin wall stainless steel pipe
Gas Tungsten Arc Weld Groove Welds Using Aluminum Filler Rod on Aluminum Pipe
weld groove welds in the 2G position on aluminum pipe
weld groove welds in the 5G position (uphill) on aluminum pipe
Grading System:
Letters
Passing Grade:
70%
Grading Weight:
Final Exam: 100 %
Nature of Participation:
Students are expected to complete a variety of welds and may continue to practice welds until a pass is obtained
Percentage of Individual Work:
100
Course Offered in Other Programs:
No
Additional Comments:
As the course is self-paced, students may take up to two months to complete the entire 'A' Level portion of the welding program. To obtain a passing grade in the practical portion, students may practice their welding techniques until a passing mark is obtained. Students requiring additional weeks to complete may purchase additional weeks of instruction on a weekly basis, and must have the instructor's approval. Students must attain 70% on theoretical exams for all modules.
Supplies:
The following tools must be supplied by students:
Metal tool pail (max 10" diameter) or small tool box with tote tray
Clear CSA approved safety glasses
High top steel-toe CSA approved leather work boots
Padlock for locker
12' metric/imperial tap measure
Arc welding helmet
2 pair welder's gloves
One-piece oxy-acetylene goggles
Tri-flint spark lighter
Tip cleaners
Small metal protractor
Welder's leather jacket or cape sleeves
100% cotton overalls (bib or full)
#10R straight jaw vice grip
10" crescent wrench
1 1/2 lb 24 oz fibreglass handle ball peen hammer
12" STT metric/imperial combination square
Centre punch
10" slip joint pliers
1/2 RD Pipeliner NCH 14" file with handle
45/90 degree magnet
Text Books:
Required - Industry Training Authority, 1995, P12 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW II) (Queen's Printer, Victoria, BC). Chapters Covered: All