TTSP 0101: Basic Welding Procedures
Department
Transportation Trades Sampler
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course covers basic oxyacetylene, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Metal Inert Gas (MIG), and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW ) welding procedures and safety practices.
Year of study
Grade 12 Equivalency
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the importance of failure analysis.
- Describe oxy-acetylene components.
- Demonstrate oxy-acetylene procedures.
- Describe Metal Inert Gas (MIG) (Gas Metal Arc Welding GMAW) welding components and methods.
- Demonstrate MIG (GMAW) welding procedures.
- Describe SMAW welding components and methods.
- Demonstrate SMAW welding procedures.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 7.5
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 17.5
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 5
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, computer lab and
hands-on practical work.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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25
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Quizzes and Assignments (formative - theory)
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Exam
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20
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Theory exam (summative - theory)
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Assignments
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30
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Ongoing observations of workplace behavior and use of tools and equipment
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Participation
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25
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Observable active participation and team work
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Course topics
- Weld Defect Analysis
Oxy-acetylene Welding Components
Oxy-acetylene Welding Procedures
GMAW (MIG) Welding Components and Methods
GMAW (MIG) Welding Procedures
SMAW Welding Components and Methods
SMAW Welding Procedures
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.