Oxygen/Fuel Gas Process
Course Code:
PMT0111V
Credit Hours:
60 clock hours
Effective beginning:
2023-24
Sections:
001, 002
Course Description:This course provides a basic orientation for shop and construction site safety. Instruction includes oxyacetylene welding and cutting processes, safety and proper handling of compressed gas cylinders, fluent equipment set-up, operation, and storage. Emphasis is placed on proper adjustment of welding and cutting flames and material preparation. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and basics of shop safety are introduced.
Course Details
Required textbooks/ course materials:
No textbook or course materials are required to purchase for this course.
Materials provided by instructor
Tool Kit (available in the Welding classroom)
Assignment/course outline:
See first-day handout.
Discipline-level learning outcomes:
- Demonstrate and practice safety principles and safe cutting practices as related to oxy-fuel processes.
- Demonstrate the proper use of terminology and use of tools.
- Demonstrate employability skills.
- Demonstrate the proper set up for oxy-fuel welding and/or cutting station.
- Demonstrate the understanding of the principals involved in the oxy-fuel operations.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform acceptable oxy-fuel welding and cutting procedures on carbon steel.
Course-level learning outcomes:
| Course-level student learning outcomes | Discipline-level learning outcomes | Assessment methods |
|---|---|---|
|
Demonstrate and practice safety principles and safe cutting practices as related to oxy-fuel processes. Demonstrate the proper use of terminology and use of tools. Demonstrate employability skills. Demonstrate the proper set up for oxy-fuel welding and/or cutting station. Demonstrate the understanding of the principals involved in the oxy-fuel operations. Demonstrate the ability to perform acceptable oxy-fuel welding and cutting procedures on carbon steel. |
Demonstrate mastery of Welding knowledge and skills. Demonstrate safety skills appropriate for employees in a Welding work setting. Apply critical thinking/ problem-solving and diagnostic skills proficiency as appropriate for employees in a Welding work setting. Exhibit inter-personal and ethical skills as appropriate for employees in a Welding work setting. Exhibit organizational and professional skills appropriate for Welders. Exhibit employability and/or entrepreneurship skills as appropriate for employees in a Welding work setting. |
Tests, Quizzes, Final Exams, Skills Performance and Skills Demonstration, Projects, Skills Check |
Means of accomplishing learning outcomes:
This course is a cooperative, competency-based learning program with required classroom lecture classes, learning activity guides, videos, handouts, hands-on instruction, DVD, and computer-assisted instruction. Scheduled program workshops, seminars, special assigned projects, and style show attendance is required for credit.
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