AUTOB 203: Shop Welding

Subject
Auto Body Rebuilding and Refinishing
Credits 5
Quarter Offered
Fall,
Spring
Instructional Mode
In-person
This course provides instruction in automotive metal inert gas (MIG) and oxyacetylene welding with emphasis on safety, set-up and operation of welding equipment. Students successfully join automotive sheet metal using the MIG process
Outcomes
  • Describe differences between MIG electrode wires
  • List safety procedures important in each welding operation
  • Name the six basic welding techniques employed with MIG equipment
  • Describe plasma arc cutting of body panels
  • Determine where and how to use resistance spot welding
  • Explain general brazing and soldering techniques
  • Explain how to use a MIG welding machine
  • Explain plasma cutting techniques
  • Formulate reasoned solutions and interpret them to others
  • Identify oxyacetylene welding equipment and techniques
  • Identify the three classes of welding
Prerequisites
AUTOB102, AUTOB103, WBAS101
Distribution
Career Training
Notes
Face-to-face