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WLD 106 - Gas and Arc Welding


Class: 2 Lab: 6 Credits: 4
This course covers the basic principles and practices of oxyacetylene welding, cutting, and electric arc welding. Emphasis is placed on practice in fundamental position welding and safety procedures.

Course Topics:
  • Introduction to Welding
  • Oxy-Acetylene Cutting Torch
  • SMAW Electrode Bead Building

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:
  • Flip Front Welding Hood (#10 Lens)
  • Welding Goggles (#5 Lens)
  • Cotton Long Sleeve Shirt
  • High Top Leather Boots
  • 10” Channel Lock Pliers
  • Long Welding Gloves
  • Cotton Welders Cap
  • Clear Safety Glasses
  • Cotton Pants without Cuffs
  • Tip Cleaners
  • Short TIG Gloves
  • 14” Half-Round File

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59


Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Demonstrate the setup and use of welding equipment in the SMAW welding process.
  2. Recognize and properly setup the Oxy-Acetylene Torch used in cutting various steels.
  3. Identify types of welding electrodes and describe their uses on various types of steel.
  4. Demonstrate the proper use of an Oxy-Acetylene Torch to make a proper cut on carbon steel.
  5. Demonstrate overlapping weld beads in the Horizontal, Vertical, and Overhead positions using an E-6010 electrode and the SMAW welding process.
  6. Demonstrate overlapping weld beads in the Horizontal, Vertical, and Overhead positions using an E-7018 electrode and the SMAW welding process.
  7. Demonstrate a multiple pass fillet weld on X” carbon steel plate in the 1F position to AWS standards.
  8. Demonstrate a multiple pass fillet weld on X” carbon steel plate in the 3F position to AWS standards.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy


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2020-2021