WLD 112 Advanced Arc Welding

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.

Credits

Prerequisite

WLD 110 Basic Arc Welding and WLD 111 Intermediate Arc Welding with a grade of C or better.

Notes

Career Technical Education (CTE) Course

Outcomes

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.