Fundamentals of producing utilitarian and ornamental items in various metals. Skills development through the techniques used in fabrication with sheet and/or stock materials including various welding and cutting processes. Course fee: $50.00; Course Type: W

Prerequisites

This course has no prerequisites.

Course Objectives

Students take this course typically to satisfy one of the following objectives:

• You are pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree in Welding Technology or a Certificate in Architectural and Ornamental Metals: Blacksmithing or Metal Sculpture at Austin Community College, and this course is one of your curriculum requirements.
• You are an art student from the Art Department at Austin Community College or from an area university, and need to explore welding and metalworking techniques and how they can be applied to art, or to improve your portfolio for transferability.
• You have no experience in welding technology, but would like to use this course as an introduction to the profession and to develop your skills so you can build personal projects.
• This course is the prerequisite for WLDG 1408 Metal Sculpture.

Instructional Methodology

You will receive four hours of college credit when you successfully complete this course.  Dur­ing the fall and spring semesters, the course will meet for sixteen weeks scheduled in one of the fol­lowing formats: (1) twice weekly for 2:35 hours per class, or (2) once weekly for 5:20 hours per class.  During the summer, the course will meet 16 times: (1) twice weekly for 5:10 hours per class.  Regardless of format, the total class time for this course is eighty clock hours.  

Tuition is charged at the rate posted in the current Course Schedule, depending upon whether you live in-district, out-of-district, or out-of-state.  In addition, there is a $50.00 course fee to cover welding electrodes, gases, practice metal and incidental consumables, plus a $1.00 per course fee which provides you with an accident insurance policy ($25.00 deductible).

Grading Policy

The following numerical criteria apply when calculating the final letter grade:

A—Excellent................. 90% - 100%.............. Grade Points 4

B—Good.......................... 80% - 89%.................................... 3

C—Satisfactory............... 70% - 79%.................................... 2

D—Minimum Pass.......... 60% - 69%.................................... 1

F—Fail............................. 59% - 00%.................................... 0

NOTE:  A grade of D or below may not be applied toward any Welding Technology award.

Course Outline/ Calendar/ Examinations

A course outline will be provided with this syllabus.  Your professor will provide test dates and deadlines. Please note that schedule changes may occur during the semester.  Any changes will be announced in class.

Required Texts/ Materials/ Supplies

Text/ Readings:  Professor will provide information.

Required Supplies:  There are a number of required tools for this course.  Please see the supply list in this syllabus.

Supplies – All are required.  Not having these required tools will affect your grade for this course.

You are required to purchase the following items for your classes. You are preparing to enter the profession of welding, and like other technical crafts, it requires specialized tools and equipment.  Higher quality tools cost more initially, but they tend to last longer and usually result in savings over time.

1. Shirts: Heavy cotton long sleeve shirt
2. Pants: Cotton and must not be frayed
3. Shoes: Leather, or fire resistant. No tennis shoes
4. Gloves: Leather gauntlet or all leather work gloves
5. Pliers: 10-inch locking pliers or Channel lock pliers
6. Safety Glasses: ANSI-approved
7. Ear plugs or muffs
8. Cutting glasses, goggles, or face shield: Shade 5
9. Striker with flint replacements
10. Oxy-Fuel tip cleaner
11. Soapstone 
12. Needle nose pliers with side cut
13. 12’ Tape measure
14. Combination square
15. Scriber

Student Work

(All projects have size and material limits)

Simple Box Form

The student will construct a simple box from dimensions provided by the instructor. This project will allow the student to construct an object based on specific design restrictions. The project will gauge the students understanding of dimensioning and layout practices.

Cube

Three geometric shapes will be constructed and arranged in relation to each other.

The shapes will express the students understanding and ability to join metal with the oxy-fuel welding and brazing process, as well as their ability to maintain close tolerances in fit up.

Treasure Box or Pandora’s Box

The student will construct a lidded box demonstrating the varied techniques shown to date. Special emphasis should be on joining and texture examples.

Course Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate welding skills sufficient to meet entry level standards.
• Apply safety standards and practices pertaining to welding and metal working industries.
• Demonstrate proper use of hand, measuring, and layout tools, to fabricate metal projects.
• Demonstrate proper metalworking techniques and knowledge of processes sufficient to produce architectural and ornamental metal work.
• Demonstrate work attributes and ethics that contribute to personal success and towards employment goals.