WD4. 246 Adv Arc Welding (SMAW & FCAW)
Stresses safety and equipment familiarization with lab exercises for skill development in the fundamentals of electric arc welding SMAW and FCAW processes. It includes technical information lectures in related subjects and preparation for AWS welder's certification.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite: WD 4.240 Basic Arc Welding and WD 4.241 Intermediate Arc Welding with a grade of C or better.
Offered
Offered Spring only
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Use welding machines and related equipment safely. Set up and operate welding machines and related equipment utilized for arc welding processes. Recognize and name the components necessary to operate welding machines and related equipment. Perform welding with commonly used welding consumables in preparation for welder tests. Utilize Code - allowable welding techniques and progressions. Perform welds in the 3G and 4G welding positions. Produce welds in the weld joint configurations utilized for welder qualification/certification tests.