WD4. 240 Basic Arc Welding (SMAW)
A beginning career course stressing safety and equipment familiarization, with lab exercises for skill development in basic fundamentals of electric arc welding (SMAW) process. It includes technical information lectures in related subjects.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite:
WD4. 151 Welding I with a grade of C or better, previous welding classes or experience, or instructor's approval.
Offered
Offered Fall only
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Set up and operate welding machines used for SMAW. Recognize and name the various components and electrodes that are used in the operations of the SMAW process. Performing welding in all positions with SMAW process. Perform welding with the SMAW process using mild steel electrodes.