PFW 268 Pipe Welding Practices III
The third course in a four-course series. Builds on the knowledge and skills previously developed. Allows students additional practice time to further develop and refine pipe welding skills in the 2G, 5G, and 6G positions with shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), and other welding processes. Provides additional practice in cutting pipe and weld joint preparation, fitting, and welding pipe of various joint types per configurations and welding positions encountered in the Pipe Welding Trades. Emphasizes the importance of good fit-up. Includes technical lectures in related subjects.
Prerequisite
PFW 267 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:
Utilize safe work habits. Demonstrate knowledge of industry-standard techniques in the preparation and fit-up of carbon steel pipe and stainless steel pipe. Utilize techniques to counter the effects of the application of heat to pipe weld joint configurations. Employ pipe welding methods and techniques applicable to carbon steel pipe and stainless steel pipe. Select appropriate filler metal(s) for stainless steel pipe. Demonstrate the ability to correctly use layout skills, tools, equipment, techniques, and methodologies used in pipe welding trades for welding carbon steel pipe and stainless steel pipe.