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Course · AL
Non-Structural Welding, Cutting, and Joining
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Non-Structural Welding, Cutting, and Joining is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills regarding automotive cutting and welding processes including resistance type spot welding and metal inert gas (MIG) welding. Standards focus on ensuring that students can perform automotive cutting and welding procedures safely.
Locate OEM procedures to determine materials and precautions for the vehicle being repairedIdentify advanced vehicle system precautions and inspect to determine locationsIdentify the procedures for cutting, removing, and welding various types of steel, aluminum, and other metalsDetermine and identify the correct GMAW welder type, electrode and wire type, diameterSet up and adjust GMAW welder including proper gun angle, travel speed, and direction required for the substrate being wStore, handle, and install high-pressure gas cylinders and test for leaksProtect adjacent panels and components during welding or cutting proceduresIdentify hazards, foam coatings and flammable materials, and computersClean and prepare the metal to be welded, assure good metal fit-up, and apply corrosion protection per OEM specificationDetermine and perform the joint type and weld type for welds being made on specific operationsPerform visual evaluation and destructive test on each weld typeIdentify the causes of various welding defects and make necessary adjustmentsIdentify and perform cutting processes for different substrates and locationsIdentify different methods of attaching structural components