WEL 9107 – Introduction to Fuel Gas and Electrical Welding

What is this course all about?

Welding is a skill essential to a variety of professions. Students develop competent welding skills at a basic level using oxyacetylene equipment, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding, (GMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Students are provided with instructions on the safety, proper setup and operation of equipment. Students learn basic principles of flame types and temperatures, metal preparation, gas selection and electrode classification.

 

When is this course happening?

Semester: Fall
Campus: Ottawa
Start Date: Week of September 16th
End Date: Week of December 16th
Link Code: TLH4T
Number of Weeks: 12
Hours per Week: 3
Delivery Type: Congregated
Associated Area of Interest: Advanced Technology & Transportation
Associated College Program:

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Motive Power Technician

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

MPT – Diesel Equipment and Truck

Who should take this course?

Students prepared to complete learning by:

X submitting multiple written assignments
using research and essay writing strategies
delivering presentations
X participating in group-based activities
X completing hands-on learning
X learning in a fast-paced environment
X completing online work
X performing highly-specialized tasks
using industry software tools

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