IMMA 121 — Maintenance Welding (5 cr)
Apprentices will explore theory in the classroom and gain hands-on experience with essential welding and cutting practices commonly used for industrial maintenance applications. Apprentices will explore theory and practice for cutting processes such as oxy-fuel cutting, plasma cutting, and ironworker operation. Apprentices will practice welding techniques using the following processes: GMAW (MIG welding), SMAW (stick welding), and OAW. Additional topics include brazing, blueprint reading (welding symbols), repair welding, surfacing, and pipe welding. Apprentices will learn how to properly inspect and set up the equipment before welding, as well as how to prepare materials and various types of joints for welding. Apprentices will also learn about finishing procedures, inspection, and cleanup. The capstone project for this course is a welded steel stepstool that can be used in the home or the shop, which the apprentices will plan out, cut, weld, finish, and inspect. Throughout the course there will be an emphasis on safety, which includes proper attire and personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as potential hazards and necessary safety precautions before, during, and after welding. (SCC)
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