WFB 096 Shop Projects

Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Credits: 2

Emphasizes practical experience in maintenance and repair of weld shop machines, accessories and fixtures. Uses selected fabrication and repair projects to develop resourcefulness and confidence in the application of skills and knowledge developed in concurrent courses.

Prerequisite: Enrollment as a full-time student in the Welding Technology program or consent of the program chair.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate skills and techniques necessary to maintain various basic welding and weld shop equipment.
Demonstrate the skills necessary to plan, design, and fabricate various shop projects and apply the understanding of the processes necessary to complete the project.
List and explain proper methods used to maintain and repair weld shop equipment, accessories, and fixtures.
Demonstrate the planning, design, and fabrications of weldments, and the application of various welding processes.

Content Outline

Unique Welding Problems and Projects
Design of Projects
Fabrication and Construction Techniques
Facility and Equipment Maintenance