MN 136 - Basic Arc Welding

Description
This course covers the theory and application of Shielded Metal Arc Welding on plate steel and multiple joint configurations. Emphasis is placed on the methods of performing various types of welds on all position work to the American Welding Society code.

This course along with MN 134 , MN 202 , MN 203 , and MN 231 prepares students to take tests and complete laboratory work leading to the American Welding Society Sense Level 1 Credential.

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 8
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Industrial Maintenance Technology, A.A.A.S., Industrial Maintenance Certificate, Welding Technology, A.A.A.S., Welding Certificate, Welding Skills Certificate

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:

Performs safety inspections of SMAW equipement and accessories.
Makes minor external repairs to SMAW equipment and accessories.
Sets up for SMAW operations on carbon steel.
Operates SMAW equipment on carbon steel.
Makes fillet welds in all positions on carbon steel.
Makes groove welds in all positions on carbon steel.
Clearly and completely state and describe a problem/issue.
Identify the best solution to a problem or issue.

Course Outline:
I. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

A. 6010, 6013, 7018, stringers and Waves all position

B. 6010, 6013, 7018, 1 and 3 laps, all position

C. 6010, 6013, 7018, 1 and 3 fillets all position

D. 6010, 7018, butt Welds full penetration all position

E. 6010, 6013, 7018, cross angle, flat position

II. Oxygen/Acetylene Cutting and Safety (OAW)

A. Safety and OAW C

B. Cutting with OAW

III. Machinery Use and Safety

A. Grinder

B. Shear

C. Eye and Ear Protection

D. Quench Procedure

E. Shop Tour

F. Metal use in the shop

G. Electrode use in the shop

H. Lectures and group activities

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Lectures: 20-30%

Lab Demonstrations: 0-10%

Student Lab Projects: 50-60%

Media: 0-10%

Reading Assignments-Group Work: 0-10%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: None
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios
Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 8
People Soft Course ID Number: 101505
Course CIP Code: 48.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 18
High School Articulation Agreements exist?: Yes
If yes, with which high schools?: Allegan County Tech Center, Careerline Tech Center, Mecosta-Osceola High School, Montcalm Area Career Center, Saugatuck High School, Tassell M-TEC & Job Training
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: Job Training
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: Welding/Fabrication Technician

School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Manufacturing
Discipline: MN
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Bachelor’s of Science in Welding Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, Engineering, Automotive or related field required. A minimum of 2 years of related work experience (4,000 hours) is required (Perkins Act).

Last Revision Date Effective: 2017-04-17 10:48:14
Course Review & Revision Year: 2025-2026