31442315Basic Arc (SMAW)
Course Information
Description
Students in this course will develop manipulative skills on all types of joints in the flat position using shielded metal arc welding electrodes on mild steel. Welding techniques used for structural, pipe and maintenance welding will be developed.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Practice safety and good work habits
    Assessment Strategies
    through instructor observation
    by completing a written evaluation with a minimum score of 70%
    record form
    Criteria
    you demonstrate safety procedures
    you protect tools, equipment and manuals
    you maintain clean and organized work areas
    you demonstrate conservative use of shop supplies
    you

  2. Set-up the SMAW power source
    Assessment Strategies
    by setting up the SMAW power source per instructor's specifications

  3. Create stringer beads
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed weld assembly
    Criteria
    weld assembly includes

  4. Create square butt weld joints
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed weld assembly

  5. Create fillet welds lap joint configuration
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed weld assembly

  6. Create fillet welds tee joint configuration
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed weld assembly

  7. Create 3 pass fillet weld tee joint configuration
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed weld assembly

  8. Create outside corner joint fillet weld joing configuration
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed weld assembly

  9. Create weave beads
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed weld assembly

  10. Create an AWS open root groove weld including guided bend test
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed weld assembly

  11. Create an AWS groove weld with backing bar including guided bend test
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed weld assembly

This Outline is under development.