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FAB3040 Specialized Welding

Advanced · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation

Description
Students develop specific skills associated with advanced welding techniques to join and repair metals other than low carbon steel.
Prerequisite
FAB2030: Oxyfuel Welding
Parameters
Access to a welding facility, complete with advanced level welding equipment and supplies, and to instruction from an individual with welding trade qualifications.
Supporting courses
FAB3030: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding FAB3050: Arc Welding 3 FAB3170: Gas Metal Arc Welding 2

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 list specific health and safety hazards associated with welding metals other than low carbon steels, and take preventive measures to avoid accidents and personal injury to self and others

    • 1.1 describe the health hazards connected with welding metals containing zinc, cadmium, lead, tin and chromium

    • 1.2 describe a safety plan in case of an accident

  • 2 describe the unique welding characteristics of weldable metals other than low carbon steel

    • 2.1 research and describe the unique welding characteristics of:

      • 2.1.1 stainless steel

      • 2.1.2 cast iron

      • 2.1.3 aluminum

      • 2.1.4 white metal (zinc die cast metal)

  • 3 select appropriate filler material and welding process to weld a metal other than low carbon steel

    • 3.1 identify a suitable filler metal and flux to join or repair:

      • 3.1.1 stainless steel

      • 3.1.2 cast iron

      • 3.1.3 aluminum

      • 3.1.4 white metal (zinc die cast metal)

    • 3.2 identify the appropriate joint preparation, supports and techniques for a given metal

    • 3.3 perform a weld or repair on one or more metals other than a low carbon steel

    • 3.4 complete a visual inspection by considering the overall appearance, size and shape of the beads and degree of penetration

  • 4 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 4.1.1 communicate

      • 4.1.2 manage information

      • 4.1.3 use numbers

      • 4.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 4.2.2 be responsible

      • 4.2.3 be adaptable

      • 4.2.4 learn continuously

      • 4.2.5 work safely

    • 4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 4.3.1 work with others

      • 4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 5 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values

    • 5.1 identify short-term and long-term goals

    • 5.2 identify steps to achieve goals

Program of Studies 2009. Source document, © Alberta Education.