Chabot College 2024-2026 417 APPRENTICESHIP, APPM 9776 Beginning TIG, MIG, and Blueprint Reading (See also WELD 65A ) 3 Units Theory and practical application of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and their alloys using GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) and GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) processes, correct identification of materials, AWS (American Welding Society) codes and standards, introduction to blueprint reading, and proper and safe use of welding equipment and hazardous material regulations. May not receive credit if WELD 65A has been successfully completed) Lecture: 18 hours Laboratory: 108 hours Strongly Recommended: WELD 70 or APPM 9776. 9777 Welding Inspection and Testing (See also WELD 66 ) 2 Units Theory and practical application of inspection testing using destructive and non-destructive methods (dye penetration method, magnetic particle, radiographic, ultrasonic, and metallographic inspection), AWS (American Welding Society) welding codes and specification, analysis of joint configuration, wire and electrodes selections, tensile strength, bend and hardness testing. May not receive credit if WELD 66 has been successfully completed) Lecture: 18 hours Laboratory: 54 hours Strongly Recommended: APPM 9775 or WELD 70 or APPM 9774 or INDT 74. 9778 Beginning Arc, Flux-Core Welding and Blueprint Reading (See also WELD 64A ) 3 Units Theory and practical application of: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW) in 1G, 2G, 1F, and 2F positions, plasma, carbon arc and flame cutting, American Welding Society (AWS) nomenclature and codes, welding metalurgical transformations, welding discontinuities and defects, welding electrodes and wire selection, OSHA hazardous materials regulation, general shop equipment usage and maintenance, shop safety, and blueprint reading (as applied in manufacturing industry). May not receive credit if WELD 64A has been successfully completed) Lecture: 18 hours Laboratory: 108 hours Strongly Recommended: WELD 70 or APPM 9775. 9781A SolidWorks for Machine Shops (See also MTT 81A ) 3 Units This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of Solidworks design software as it pertains to machine shop use and requirements. Instruction includes: creation of basic solids models, assemblies, and drawings; managing Solidworks file types for export to 3D printers, laser cutters, or CAM software; part configurations; mold body creation; surfaces; jig and fixtures; and more. This course will also introduce students to the theory and operation of rapid prototyping tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and 3D scanners. May not receive credit if MTT 81A has been successfully completed) Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 54 hours 9781C Mastercam (See also MTT 81C ) 3 Units The fundamentals of the latest version of Mastercam CAD/CAM manufacturing software as it pertains to machine shop use and requirements. Instruction includes theory and laboratory practice on the use of the Mastercam software environment to create 2 1/2 and 3 axis, lathe, and wire edm tool paths. Instruction includes part drawing, dimensioning, importing electronic files (DXF, IGES, Sldprt, and Dwg), lathe and mill tool path construction, geometry and tool path transformations, tool path editing, and post processors. May not receive credit if MTT 81C has been successfully completed) Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 54 hours Strongly Recommended: MTT 71A or APPM 9771A. 9795 Occupational Work Experience 1-14 Units Supervised employment of students extending classroom-based occupational learning at an on-the-job learning station relating to the students’ occupational goals including paid or volunteer work experience or an internship. Cooperative effort between student, supervisor and instructor to accomplish professional work objectives, build competencies and broaden experiences. Students must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program. Within the academic term, students must complete 54 hours of paid or non-paid work for 1 unit. Students can earn a maximum of 14 units of Work Experience. Registration in this course is limited to apprentices accepted into, and registered with, the state of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards. Each apprenticeship has different eligibility and admission requirements but includes being at least 18 years of age and having earned a high school diploma or GED. For information, see www.apprenticeship4you.com/our-programs. Work Experience: 54-756 hours
