WD4. 241 Interm Arc Welding (GMAW/GTAW)
A continuing career course stressing safety and equipment familiarization with lab exercises for skill development in the fundamentals of electric arc welding process. It includes technical information lectures in related subjects. The process covered in this course are GMAW and GTAW. Job search skills will also be covered.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite:
WD4. 240 Basic Arc Welding (SMAW) with a grade of C or better.
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Use welding machines safely. Set up and operate welding machines for GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and other processes. Recognize and name the components necessary to operate welding machines. Perform welding with commonly used electrodes and carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel filler rods. Utilize industry-standard welding techniques and progressions for ferrous and non-ferrous welding consumables. Perform welds in welding positions appropriate to the filler metal manufacturer's recommendations or specifications. Produce welds in weld joint configurations commonly used in the Welding Trades.