WLD 160 - AWS Certification Seminar - Plate

1 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

WLD 112

Course Description: Covers the definition, application and interpretation of the American Welding Society (AWS) Structural Welding Code D1.1. Students will cut and assemble test weldments in accordance with AWS specifications using FCAW and SMAW processes. Inspection of completed weldments will be done by third party AWS Certified Weld inspector. If passed successfully, students will be awarded the AWS Unlimited 3G and 4G all position welding qualification.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Identify and apply safe shop procedures required to function at an industry accepted level while performing welding processes associated with the SMAW welding procedure.
CLO#2: Use American Welding Society Code D1.1 as it applies to SMAW, GTAW and/ or FCAW on pipe. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#3: Perform qualification welds in the 3G and 4G positions on 1” A/36 mild steel plate.
CLO#4: Prepare weldments for guided bend testing.
CLO#5: Conduct, evaluate and successfully remediate weld specimen guided bend test resulting in certification.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Safety glasses, welding hood, pliers, slag hammer, wire brush, weld gauges.

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (20) and a standard RCC delivery of (22) lecture/lab hours per term, not to exceed (24) hours per term.