WELD 238 Pipe Welding Qualification*
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
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
WELD 238Pipe Welding Qualification*
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
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
15
Semester Contact Hours Lab
60
Grading Method
Letter grade
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)
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