Course Code:
WLAT 300
Calendar Description:
The program is the third of four levels of the apprenticeship program. This eight week program focuses on additional welding techniques as well as inspection procedures, codes, and standards in welding. All theory assignments are assigned as homework with the class time being devoted to shop/practical time. This course is designed for apprentices who have the skills and ability to complete a program that is fast-paced and has self-directed theory studies.
Date First Offered:
2012-01-01
Hours:
Total Hours: 240
Total Weeks:
8
This course is offered online:
No
Pre-Requisites:
None
Non-Course Pre-Requisites:
Students must be registered BC Welding Apprentices and have achieved Level 2 Apprenticeship status with the Industry Training Authority
Co-Requisites:
None
Course Content:
Required:
WELD 207 P7 SMWA II
WELD 210 P10 GTAW I
WELD 214 RK4 Welding Quality Control and Inspection Procedures
WELD 215 RK5 Welding Codes, Standards, and Specifications
WELD 216 RK6 Blueprint Reading II
WELD 217 RK7 Welding Metallurgy II
plus one of the following to be completed in either Level 3 or Level 4:
WELD 208 P8 GMAW II
WELD 209 P9 FCAW II
Learning Outcomes:
Learners will be able to:
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW II)
Shielded Metal Arc Weld Groove Welds on Mild Steel Plate
review the safety requirements and main factors of SMAW
weld groove welds in the flat (1G) position on mild steel plate
weld groove welds in the horizontal (2G) position on mild steel plate
weld groove welds in the vertical (3G) position on mild steel plate
weld groove welds in the overhead (4G) position on mild steel plate
Shielded Metal Arc Weld Groove Welds on Mild Steel Pipe
weld groove welds in the flat rolled (1G) position on mild steel pipe
weld groove welds in the vertical fixed (2G) position on mild steel pipe
weld groove welds in the horizontal fixed (5G) position (uphill) on mild steel pipe
weld groove welds in the inclined fixed 45° (6G) position (uphill) on mild steel pipe
weld groove welds in the horizontal fixed (5G) position (downhill)
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW II)
Describe the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process and Its Applications
describe the GTAW process and its applications
identify safety requirements for GTAW
Identify and Assemble Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Equipment
describe GTAW power sources and their operations
identify shielding gases used in GTAW
describe GTAW torches and their components
identify electrodes used for GTAW
assemble gas tungsten arc welding equipment
Gas Tungsten Arc Weld Fillet Welds Using Mild Steel Filler Rod on Mild Steel Plate
describe GTAW processes and procedures on mild steel
identify the main factors of GTAW
strike an arc using two methods
weld stringer beads in the flat position
weld fillet welds in the flat (1F) position on corner joints on mild steel sheet
weld fillet welds in the horizontal (2F) position on lap and tee joints on mild steel plate
weld fillet welds in the vertical (3F) position (uphill) on lap and tee joints on mild steel sheet
Gas Tungsten Arc Weld Groove Welds Using Mild Steel Filler Rod on Mild Steel Plate
weld groove welds in the flat (1G) position on mild steel plate
weld groove welds in the horizontal (2G) position on mild steel plate
weld groove welds in the vertical (3G) position (uphill) on mild steel plate
Gas Tungsten Arc Weld Fillet Welds Using Stainless Steel Filler Rod on Stainless Steel Sheet
describe GTAW process and procedures on stainless steel
weld stringer beads in the flat position
weld fillet welds in the horizontal (2F) position on tee joints on stainless steel sheet
Gas Tungsten Arc Weld Groove Welds Using Mild Steel Filler Rod on Stainless Steel Sheet
weld groove welds in the flat (1G) position on stainless steel sheet
weld groove welds in the horizontal (2G) position on stainless steel sheet
Gas Tungsten Arc Weld Fillet Welds Using Aluminum Filler Rod on Stainless Steel Sheet
describe GTAW process and procedures on aluminum
weld stringer beads in the flat position on aluminum sheet
weld fillet welds in the flat (1F) position on tee joints on aluminum sheet
weld fillet welds in the horizontal (2F) position on tee and corner joints on aluminum sheet
weld fillet welds in the vertical (3F) position (uphill) on tee joints on aluminum sheet
Gas Tungsten Arc Weld Groove Welds Using Aluminum Filler Rod on Aluminum Plate
weld groove welds in the flat (1G) position on aluminum sheet
weld groove welds in the horizontal (2G) position on aluminum sheet
weld groove welds in the vertical (3G) position (uphill) on aluminum sheet
Welding Quality Control and Inspection Procedures
Identify Types and Uses of Destructive Testing Methods
describe methods of destructive testing
Identify the Types and Uses of Non-destructive Testing Methods
describe non-destructive testing and visual inspection
describe radiographic tests
describe magnetic particle, ultrasonic, eddy current, and dye penetrant testing
describe hydrostatic, light oil, acoustic, emission, and vacuum box tests
describe hardness testing
identify non-destructive testing symbols
Welding Codes, Standards, and Specifications
Describe the Scope of Welding Codes, Standards, and Specifications
describe the scope of welding codes, standards, and specifications
describe materials and electrode classification systems
describe welding procedures qualification tests
describe welder performance qualification tests
Blueprint Reading II
Read and Interpret Piping Drawings
identify pipe and pipe fittings and their symbols
identify valves, their symbols, and specifications
interpret basic piping drawings
Perform Basic Pipe Layout
describe basic pipe layout
lay out, assemble, and weld a two-piece 45° elbow
lay out, assemble, and weld a two-piece 90° tee connection
Welding Metallurgy II
Describe the Grain Structure of Metals
describe the microstructure of metals
identify changes in grain structure that result from welding
Identify the Effects of Alloy Content and Heat Treatments on the Weldability of Steel
identify alloy steels and their weldability
describe the heat treatment of steel
Identify Aluminum, Aluminum Alloys, and Their Weldability
identify aluminum, aluminum alloys, and their designations
identify the effects of alloy content on the weldability of aluminum
identify heat treatments for aluminum and its alloys
Choice of
1) Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW II)
Review Safety Requirements and Welding Variables for Gas Metal Arc Welding
Review safety requirements and welding variables for gas metal arc welding
Gas Metal Arc Weld Fillet Welds on Aluminum Plate
identify GMAW process and procedures for aluminum
assemble equipment for GMAW aluminum
weld stringer beads in the flat position
weld fillet welds in the flat (1F) position on lap and tee joints
weld fillet welds in the horizontal (2F) position on lap and tee joints
weld fillet welds in the vertical (3F) position (uphill) on lap and tee joints
weld fillet weld in the overhead (4F) position on tee joints
Gas Metal Arc Weld Groove Welds on Aluminum Plate
weld groove welds in the flat (1G) position
weld groove welds in the horizontal (2G) position on aluminum plate
weld groove welds in the vertical (3G) position (uphill)
weld groove welds in the overhead (4G) position
perform face and root bend test
Gas Metal Arc Weld Groove Welds on Mild Steel Plate
weld groove welds in the flat (1G) position
weld groove welds in the horizontal (2G) position
weld groove welds in the vertical (3G) position
weld groove welds in the overhead (4G) position
perform face and root bend tests
Gas Metal Arc Weld Groove Welds on Mild Steel Pipe
weld groove welds in the vertical fixed (2G) position
weld groove welds in the horizontal fixed (5G) position (downhill)
perform face and root bend tests on pipe
or 2) Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW II)
Review Safety Requirements and Welding Variables for Flux Cored Arc Welding
review safety requirements and welding variables for flux cored arc welding
Hardsurface Mild Steel Plate in the Flat Position
describe hardsurfacing procedures
build up and hardsurface in the flat position
build up and hardsurface in the horizontal position
Flux Cored Arc Weld Fillet Welds on Mild Steel Plate
weld fillet welds in the vertical (3F) position using self-shielding wire
weld fillet welds in the overhead (4F) position using self-shielding wire
Flux Cored Arc Weld Groove Welds on Mild Steel Plate
weld groove welds in the vertical (3G) position (uphill) using gas-shielding wire
weld groove welds in the overhead (4G) position using gas-shielding wire
Grading System:
Percentage
Passing Grade:
70%
Grading Weight:
Quizzes and Tests: 100 %
Percentage of Individual Work:
100
Course Offered in Other Programs:
No
Additional Comments:
This course is self-paced. It is expected that, as experienced apprentices, students will have a the ability and skills to work independently and at a consistent pace in order to complete the course within eight weeks. Theory work is to be completed as homework assignments.
Students who may need additional learning support are encouraged to contact the Dean or Chair of Trades in advance of the start date.
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 tape 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