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Electrical Arc Welding

This program provides preparation for the student to prepare for a career as a skilled welder in the Metal Fabrication Industry. Students will be able to demonstrate the proper usage of safety tools and methods. Students will also have working knowledge and comprehension of blueprints and math as it pertains to this field. Students will also have the understanding of various filler metals and the proper applications as well as the classifications and properties of the materials used in the welding and fabrication industry. Upon graduation students will acquire the entry-level fundamental knowledge and skills that are considered to be essential for entry into the welding and fabrication field.

The main objective of the Electric Arc Welding Program is to prepare students for entry-level employment in the metal and fabrication field.

A graduate of the Electric Arc Welding Program will be able to (but not limited to):

1. Select and apply proper welding parameters for various materials and work configuration.
2. Identify and select the proper tools and equipment for various materials and work configurations.
3. Understand the importance of safety and health issues/practices used in welding.
4. Identify numerous blueprint symbols and possess the understanding of math in this occupation.
5. Have working knowledge of dimensioning practices and tolerances.
6. Understand the various filler metals and their proper applications.
7. Understand classifications and properties of the materials used in the welding and fabrication industry.
8. To weld multi-pass fillet, continuous bead and understand the nature of welding and possible defects.
9. Understand and perform AWS quality tests.
10. Start and control of an arc and understand how to properly apply shielding gases.

Courses Needed for Completion:

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAWI)
Course Code: WLD 100

Course Description:
In this course students will learn how to select and apply proper welding parameters for various materials and work configuration. The classification and properties of carbon and alloy steels, common aluminum alloys and copper alloys (such as bronzes and brasses) will be taught. Welding safety and its importance will be stressed as well as the importance of blueprint reading and mathematics. Students will also understand various filler metals and their proper applications. The identification and selection of the proper tools and equipment for various materials will also be taught.

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAWII)
Course Code: WLD 101

Course Description:
In this course students will continue to learn and review the competencies taught in the SMAWI (WLD 100) course. Students will begin to read and prepare metal parts to blueprint specifications. Students will have a working knowledge of dimensioning practice and tolerances and prepare edges of metal parts to be joined by welding. Students will weld multi-pass fillet T-joints in horizontal and overhead positions as well as being able to demonstrate various destructive and nondestructive tests of weld quality. Students will be introduced and asked to demonstrate the knowledge of testing and inspection codes and standards. Students will also prepare for and perform the Bend Test on the weld assembly.

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
Course Code: WLD 102

In this course students will continue to learn and review the competencies taught in SMAWI (WLD 100), and SMAWII (WLD 101). Students will understand the nature and causes of various welding defects, the quality requirements and specifications. Students will be able to perform AWS quality tests and use their skills learned to correct welding defects.

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
Course Code: WLD 103

In this course students will continue to learn and review the competencies taught in SMAWI (WLD100), SMAWII (WLD 101), and GMAW (WLD 102). Students will be able to produce quality fillet and square groove welds on thin carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions, using gas tungsten arc welding process. Set-up and form a weld pool (puddle) and control the pool’s formation and direction by drawing the arc. Control the bead’s formation and direction by drawing the arc and adding filler metal. Students will also continue to understand AWS quality tests, quality requirements and specifications required.