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
    Skill Demonstration, Written Product
    Criteria
    Demonstrate safety procedures
    Protect tools, equipment and manuals
    Maintain clean and organized work areas
    Demonstrate conservative use of shop supplies

  2. Set-up the SMAW power source

  3. Create stringer beads

  4. Create square butt weld joints

  5. Create fillet welds lap joint configuration

  6. Create fillet welds tee joint configuration

  7. Create 3 pass fillet weld tee joint configuration

  8. Create outside corner joint fillet weld joing configuration

  9. Create weave beads

  10. Create an AWS open root groove weld including guided bend test

  11. Create an AWS groove weld with backing bar including guided bend test

This Outline is under development.