UWS303 - Surface Cutting and Welding

Subject Title
Surface Cutting and Welding

Subject Description
UWS303 will introduce you to the use of electric arc cutting and welding techniques for top-side applications, and the use of oxy-acetylene flame cutting equipment for job preparation. With a general knowldge and basic skills in the are of cutting, you will be able to perform a wider scope of ship, rig and dock mainteneacne and will be more prepared for underwater cutting and welding

Credit Status
One Credit

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

- Safely and correcly set up and shut down oxy-fuel cutting torches.
- Make high quality free hand cuts on various thickness of mild steel with minimal dross.
- Cut free hand bevels and holes
- Be able to set up various welding machines for use in any of the 4 positons with the most common electrodes types.
- Attain as much of the practical skills as possible welding with different electrodes, positions and manipulation techniques in general to have a good general idea how to approach surface welding tasks.

Cheating and Plagiarism
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Discrimination/Harassment
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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
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