Covers the skills of welding, heating, and cutting as it relates to the Collision Industry.

 
Learning Outcomes:

• Given the lectures and lab activities, students will be able to describe when to use and when NOT to use certain welding or heating processes for collision repair, with a minimum of 70 percent accuracy.
• Given the lectures and lab activities, students will be able to list and practice safety precautions and correct usage procedures for welding or heating in collision repair, with a minimum of 70 percent accuracy.
• Given the lectures and lab activities, students will be able to summarize proper MIG welder setup and demonstrate correct MIG welding technique, with a minimum of 70 percent accuracy.
• Given the lectures and lab activities, students will be able to describe the differences in MIG electrode wire and be able to explain the variables for making a quality MIG weld, with a minimum of 70 percent accuracy.
• Given the lectures and lab activities, students will be able to describe various MIG welds and joints as well as explain resistance spot welding processes, with a minimum of 70 percent accuracy.
• Given the lectures and lab activities, students will be able to describe various fasteners and their uses in vehicle construction, with a minimum of 70 percent accuracy.