Mar 29, 2024  
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2020-2021 
    
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

IMMA 121: Maintenance Welding

5 Cr
Quarters: S
In this course, apprentices will explore theory in the classroom and gain hands-on experience with essential welding and cutting practices commonly used for industrial maintenance applications.  Apprentices will explore theory and practice for cutting processes such as oxyfuel cutting, plasma cutting, and ironworker operation.  Apprentices will practice welding techniques using the following processes:  Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Metal Inert Gas Welding (MIG), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Stick Welding (SW), and Oxyacetylene Welding (OAW).  Additional topics include brazing , blueprint reading (welding symbols), repair welding, surfacing, and pipe welding.  Properly inspect and set up the equipment before welding, as well as how to prepare materials and various types of joints for welding.  The capstone project for this course is a welded steel stepstool that can be used in the home or the shop. 
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.