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Thermal Cutting I Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Jimmy Bradshaw (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

jdbradshaw@actx.edu

Phone

8063354364

Office Location

Manufacturing Education Center 107J

Office Hours

Course Information

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

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Administrative Drop Policy

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Student Withdrawal Procedures

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Course

WLDG-1373-002 Thermal Cutting I

Prerequisites

Corequisite: WLDG 1170

Course Description

Instruction and practice of equipment inspection, maintenance, repair and set up for manual and mechanized oxyfuel gas cutting (OFC). Instruction and practice in production cuts on carbon steel using manual and mechanical oxyfuel systems. Instruction and practice soldering and brazing carbon steel, stainless steel and copper using oxyfuel equipment. Practice and production of assembly cuts to be examined and tested according to Section 8 AWS SENSE QC10.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

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\ HANDYMAN~IN~YOUR~POCKET
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\ Young/Glover
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\ Published by Sequoia
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\ ISBN 1-885071-29-9
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\ OXYACETYLENE WELDING, CUTTING AND BRAZING
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\ Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
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\ Item #EW-369 FCAW

Supplies

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Student Performance

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\ Thermal Cutting I
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\ 1.    Perform safety inspections of manual oxyfuel gas cutting (OFC) equipment and accessories.
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\ 2.    Make minor external repairs to manual OFC equipment and accessories.
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\ 3.    Set up for manual OFC operations on carbon steel.
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\ 4.    Operate manual OFC equipment on carbon steel.
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\ 5.    Perform straight, square edge cutting operations in the flat position on carbon steel.
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\ 6.    Perform shape, square edge cutting operations in the flat position on carbon steel.
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\ 7.    Perform straight, bevel edge cutting operations in the flat position on carbon steel.
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\ 8.    Perform scarfing and gouging operations to remove base and weld metal, in flat and horizontal positions on carbon steel.
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\ 9.    Perform safety inspections of mechanized (OFC) equipment and accessories.
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\ 10.Make minor external repairs to mechanized OFC equipment and accessories.
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\ 11.Set up for mechanized OFC operations on carbon steel.
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\ 12.Operate mechanized OFC equipment on carbon steel.
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\ 13.Perform straight, square edge cutting operations in the flat position on carbon steel.
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\ 14.Perform straight, bevel edge cutting operations in the flat position on carbon steel.
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\ Perform soldering and brazing on various metals.

\ Instruction and practice of equipment inspection, maintenance, repair, and set up for manual and mechanized oxyfuel gas cutting (OFC). Instruction and practice in production cuts on carbon steel using manual and mechanical oxyfuel systems. Instruction and practice soldering and brazing carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper using oxyfuel equipment. Practice and production of assembly cuts to be examined and tested according to Section 8 AWS SENSE QC10.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

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\ Notebook & Class Equipment
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\ Students are required to take notes during lectures and should maintain a class notebook. Notebook should contain handouts, reference material, formula sheets, test, assignments, and task list. Student shall furnish a scientific calculator and personal protective equipment to include safety glasses. Student shall have their own personal hand tools similar to those on the department service tool list. Student shall furnish necessary computer media for information transfer. Student shall furnish required text and Handyman Pocket Handbook.
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\ Shop Policy
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\ Read safety handouts provided, use common sense, maintain safe shop practices, keep your Lab clean, and orderly. Keep all safety shields/guards, and equipment in place at all times. Notify your Instructor of faulty wiring/equipment, worn or damaged tools, or missing parts. No horseplay is allowed whatsoever. Academic disciplinary measures will be promptly administered to offending person(s). Please help the Instructor to maintain order so that he can be free to use your time for more effective teaching, and less time housekeeping. We all can enjoy the benefits of an effective and conducive learning environment. Remember to use your safety glasses when entering the shop area. Always perform proper Lock-out / Tag-out.
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\ Tools, Equipment, and Clothing
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\ Students shall wear appropriate clothing to perform any work task assigned. Tools and equipment specified for this class and any preliminary class in the curriculum are to be furnished by the student. Failure to dress for work or bring needed equipment may count as an absence. All tools should be properly used and cared for, thus allowing for longevity and safety of both the user and the tool.
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\ Stealing, vandalism, or pilferage will be dealt with severely!! No drugs, tobacco, drinks, or food allowed!
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\ DISABILITY STATEMENT "Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disability Services (Student Service Center Room 119, Phone 371 -5436) as soon as possible.
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\ All students are expected to follow the Amarillo College Students Code of Conduct. Any violation of this Code will be dealt with appropriately.
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\ Student Rights & Responsibilities: http://catalog.actx.edu/content.php?catoid=7&navoid=291

Grading Criteria

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\ Students should complete all performance tasks on time at REQUIRED MASTERY LEVEL. Tasks, projects, and various assignments will be scored based on time; accuracy; neatness; completeness; procedure; skill; detail; motivation and attitude; safety practices; clean up; care of manuals, logbooks, and references; and other grading criteria. No task score shall be recorded until assignment is complete. Complete shall include condition and cleanliness of equipment; clean up of work areas; tool condition and return; all projects, supplies and materials being stored properly. Failure to bring books, notes, notebook, and equipment for a given class will result in a loss of grade for that class period. Unless the instructor specifies otherwise, all homework is due at the beginning of the next class.
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\ Students are responsible for getting notes from other students when absent. Lab activities will continue on schedule. There will not be special lab sessions or classes. Missing lab activities may prevent individuals from performing advanced lab exercises for safety and expense reasons.

Attendance

\ Attendance and participation in class and lab is regarded as a requirement and an obligation for learning practice oriented disciplines. Students are responsible for participating in an attendance record management system as designated by the instructor. Attendance / participation grade points may also reflect homework; class preparation; punctuality; housekeeping; proper dress; and required equipment, supplies, and text.

Calendar

\ Session 1    Intro, course requirements, syllabus, course material, tools & equipment needs

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\ Session 2    Codes, Standards, Procedures – SENSE Curriculum, Equipment setup, safety, shop intro / housekeeping

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\ Session 15    Documentation & Procedures

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\ Session 16    Final & Notebook

Additional Information

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Syllabus Created on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM

Last Edited on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM