31442322Advanced Welding Techniques
Course Information
Description
Develops manipulative skills on all types of joints in the overhead and/or pipe positions using E7018 & E6010 shielded metal arc welding electrodes on mild steel. Develop welding techniques used for fillet and groove weld competencies to AWS D1.1 structural steel welding code. Course also includes air carbon arc gouging (ACC), repairs, and other advanced welding processes and applications for related trades.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Demonstrate safe work habits when welding in the overhead position

  2. Create SMAW overhead stringer beads using F3 and F4 electrodes

  3. Create SMAW overhead fillet welds using F3 and F4 electrodes

  4. Complete an AWS prequalified groove weld in the overhead position

  5. Demonstrate safe work habits and set-up for metal cored (MCAW) and self-shielding (FCAW) welding processes

  6. Demonstrate safe work habits and set-up for the carbon arc gouging and cutting operation

  7. Complete a welding repair that replicates what would be found in business and industry

This Outline is under development.