WEL 262 - OFC-I Manual & Mech: SENSE1

Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 4
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

Focuses on proper safety, equipment setup and cutting techniques for manual and mechanized OxyFuel cutting on carbon steel. Students perform American Welding Society compliant cutting operations in the flat position. The student will also perform scarfing and gouging operations to remove base and weld metal in flat and horizontal positions on carbon steel. This course aligns to SENSE Level 1 Module 8 - Units 1 and 2, as well as Module 2 - Key Indicator 7 and Module 9 - Key Indicator 1. Students will not receive credit for both WEL 262 and WEL 120.
Prerequisite: Students must be 16 years or older
Prerequisite OR Corequisite: WEL 228
Competencies

Produce oxyfuel welds on carbon steel
1. Produce Lap Joints in the flat and horizontal position
2. Produce T-Joints in the flat and horizontal position
Produce oxyfuel brazed connections on carbon steel
1. Produce Lap Joints in the flat and horizontal position
2. Produce T-Joints in the flat and horizontal position
Perform proper heat treatments on carbon steel according to industry standards
1. Demonstrate proper pre-heat procedures and techniques according to industry standards.
2. Perform heat bending and straightening techniques

Competencies Revised Date: 2026