This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2007-2008 (FALL) and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.

Welding

WELD1010 CR-1

Worksite Safety and Orientation

Students will identify and respond to workplace hazards. They will safely use and maintain welders’ hand tools, portable power tools, and personal safety equipment. Students will study the role of WorkSafeBC and their responsibility to apply its regulations and policies.

WELD 1115 CR-4

Oxy Fuel Welding and Cutting

Students will learn the function of each component in an oxy fuel welding and cutting system, and will assemble, test, adjust and operate this equipment. They will study the properties of high pressure oxygen, acetylene and propane gases, and will learn and apply oxy fuel safety regulations. Students will develop skill by completing a variety of welding and cutting exercises.

Prerequisites: WELD 1010

WELD 1120 CR-4

Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Students will study shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) theory and applications. They will select, set up and adjust SMAW power sources. Students will learn the composition and classification of SMAW electrodes. They will develop skill by completing a variety of welded joints. Students will learn to apply SMAW safety regulations.

Prerequisites: WELD 1115

WELD 1130 CR-4

Basic Gas Metal Arc Welding

Students will study basic gas metal arc welding (GMAW) theory and application. They will select, set up, and adjust GMAW power sources and wire feeders. Students will learn the composition and classification of GMAW electrode wires and shielding gases. They will develop skill by completing a variety of weld joints. Students will learn and apply GMAW safety standards.

Prerequisites: WELD 1120

WELD 1140 CR-1

Material Handling

Students will study hand and power rigging techniques used by welders and fabricators. They will select and use slings, shackles, spreaders and related rigging hardware. Students will learn the concepts of safe working load, centre of gravity, and rigging limitations. They will learn and apply the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and Guidelines of WorkSafeBC.

Prerequisites: WELD 1130

WELD 1200 CR-1

Air Arc and Plasma Arc Cutting

Students will study air arc and plasma arc theory and application. They will select, set up, and operate plasma arc and air arc power sources. Students will use and maintain torches and related equipment. They will develop skills by cutting carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum plate. Students will learn and comply with air arc and plasma arc safety regulations.

Prerequisites: WELD 1140



WELD 1201 CR-.50

Material Handling

Welders require a broad knowledge of materials handling procedures. WELD 1201 ranges from a study of ropes wire ropes, chains and a variety of rigging hardware to lifting and pulling equipment, manual and electrical hoists and cranes.

Prerequisites: WELD 1101

Corequisites: WELD 1103

WELD 1202 CR-3

Blueprint Reading I

This course is designed for the welder who has no experience in drafting. From simple sketches the course advances to dimensioned drawings and the interpretation of structural drawings. The welder's special needs are emphasized throughout. There is a mathematics module to refresh skills in practical calculation.

Prerequisites: WELD 1102

Corequisites: WELD 1104, WELD 1105

WELD 1204 CR-1

Welding Quality Control and Inspection Procedures

This course surveys the tests employed in industry to ensure welds of high quality. WELD 1204 is a theory course covering the destructive and non-destructive tests currently in common industrial use.

Prerequisites: Level C

WELD 1205 CR-1

Welding Codes, Standards and Specifications

Welding codes, standards and specifications are guarantees of public safety and product quality. WELD 1205 provides the student with an understanding of the origins, purposes and enforcement of regulations and the way they will affect his work and career development.

Prerequisites: Level C

WELD 1206 CR-1

Blueprint Reading II

WELD 1206 trains the welder to read and interpret piping drawings. As well as recognizing the manufactured components and their symbols the student learns to design templates for the construction of elbows and tees.

Prerequisites: Level C

WELD 1207 CR-1

Welding Metallurgy II

This is a metallurgy theory course that provides the Level B welding student with knowledge of the grain structure of metals and the effects of alloy content and heat treatment on the weldability of steel and aluminum.

Prerequisites: Level C

WELD 1210 CR-4

Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Students will study advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) theory and application. They will describe the major components and operating principles of SMAW power sources. Students will review the composition and application of SMAW electrodes. They will further develop their skills by completing a variety of welded joints.

Prerequisites: WELD 1200

Corequisites: WELD 1220

WELD 1220 CR-1

Read Technical Drawings

Students will read and interpret fabrication drawings. They will study the principles of orthographic and pictorial projections, including all lines, views and related information. Students will interpret symbols, abbreviations and material specifications. They will identify and solve dimensioning problems.

Corequisites: WELD 1210

WELD 1230 CR-4

Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding

Students will study advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) theory and application. They will describe the operating principles of constant voltage power sources and wire feeders. Students will learn the properties and applications of blended shielding gases. They will select and use solid and tubular electrodes. Students will further develop their skills by completing a variety of welded joints.

Prerequisites: WELD1220

Corequisites: WELD1240


WELD 1240 CR-1 (formerly 1203)

Basic Metallurgy

Students will study the physical and mechanical properties of ferrous and non ferrous metals. They will describe the manufacture and processing of iron and steel. Students will learn to identify metals using practical techniques. They will classify and describe applications of iron and steel products.

Prerequisites: WELD 1220

Corequisites: WELD 1230