WELD 238 Pipe Welding*

This course is designed to teach the student techniques necessary to weld pipe in all four positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead). This course utilizes a lecture/lab format which includes classroom discussion and lab demonstrations. Students will develop knowledge and manipulative skills in the use of E6010 and E7018 electrodes to weld pipe. Topics covered will include electrode nomenclature, equipment, and operation, set up, and shut down procedures. Instruction includes theory of pipe welding, machine setting, and welding polarities. AWS Pipe welding qualification must be obtained to receive passing grade

Credits

5 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

60

WELD 238Pipe Welding*

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Trade & Industry

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

Credit Hours Narrative

5 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

60

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is designed to teach the student techniques necessary to weld pipe in all four positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead). This course utilizes a lecture/lab format which includes classroom discussion and lab demonstrations. Students will develop knowledge and manipulative skills in the use of E6010 and E7018 electrodes to weld pipe. Topics covered will include electrode nomenclature, equipment, and operation, set up, and shut down procedures. Instruction includes theory of pipe welding, machine setting, and welding polarities. AWS Pipe welding qualification must be obtained to receive passing grade

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Identify and explain the set up and use of SMAW/GTAW equipment
• Preform acceptable welds in SMAW/GTAW as per ASME B31.1 and B31.3 in various positions
• Construct projects in the proper sequence
• Apply fundamental print reading, measurement and layout/fit-up techniques
• Identify and explain weld imperfections and their causes
• Apply proper layout and fit-up techniques
• Apply all shop and OSHA safety rules
• Obtain an AWS qualification
• Weld pipe in all positions
• Have a better understanding of P&ID

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

P&ID Pipe rubrics

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Pipe Qualification Rubrics

Required Exams

AWS codes and standards ASME codes and Standards

Required Text

Welding Skills B.J Moniz Welding Skills Workbook Jonathan F. Gosse

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Pipe Qualification Rubrics AWS codes and standards ASME codes and Standards