Course

31442381 Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding (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.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  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

  2. Set-up the SMAW power source
    Assessment Strategies
    by setting up the SMAW power source per instructor's specifications
    Criteria
    you set power source for constant amperage output
    you adjust amperage setting for chosen electrode diameter and metal type and thickness
    you set output contactor selector switch to "on"
    you set the amperage adjustment switch to "panel" operation

  3. Create flat position stringer beads using E6010 or E6011 electrodes
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed weld assembly
    Criteria
    weld assembly includes

  4. Create flat position stringer beads using E6013 electrodes
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed weld assembly
    Criteria
    weld assembly includes

  5. Create flat position stringer beads using E7018 electrodes
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed weld assembly
    Criteria
    weld assembly includes

  6. Create flat position square butt weld joints using E6010 or E6011 electrodes
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed weld assembly

  7. Create flat position square butt weld joints using E6013 electrodes
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed weld assembly

  8. Create flat position square butt weld joints using E7018 electrodes
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed weld assembly

  9. Create flat position fillet weld, lap joint configuration using E6010 or E6011 electrodes
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed weld assembly

  10. Create flat position fillet weld, lap joint configuration using E6013 electrodes
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed weld assembly

  11. Create flat position fillet weld, lap joint configuration using E7018 electrodes
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed weld assembly

  12. Create flat position fillet weld, tee joint configuration using E6010 or E6011 electrodes
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed weld assembly

  13. Create flat position fillet weld, tee joint configuration using E6013 electrodes
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed weld assembly

  14. Create flat position fillet weld, tee joint configuration using E7018 electrodes
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed weld assembly

  15. Create flat position 3-pass fillet weld, tee joint configuration using E6010 or E6011 electrodes
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed weld assembly

  16. Create flat position 3-pass fillet weld, tee joint configuration using E7018 electrodes
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed weld assembly

  17. Create flat position fillet weld joint, outside corner configuration using E6010 or E6011 electrodes
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed weld assembly

  18. Create flat position fillet weld joint, outside corner configuration using E7018 electrodes
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed weld assembly

  19. Create flat position weave beads using E6010 or E6011 electrodes
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed weld assembly

  20. Create flat position weave beads using E7018 electrodes
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed weld assembly

This Outline is under development.