WELD 239 Structural Steel Welding & Qualification*

This course is designed to teach the student techniques necessary to weld structural steel 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 E7018 electrodes and E71T-8 Flux Core Wire to pass an AWS unlimited plate certification. Topics covered will include equipment, operation, set up, and shut down procedures. Instruction includes theory of structural welding, machine setting, and welding polarities. Unlimited All Position Plate welding certification must be obtained in one method to obtain a "C" or both methods to receive an "A".

Credits

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

60

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

WELD 239Structural Steel 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]

Credit Hours Narrative

3

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 structural steel 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 E7018 electrodes and E71T-8 Flux Core Wire to pass an AWS unlimited plate certification. Topics covered will include equipment, operation, set up, and shut down procedures. Instruction includes theory of structural welding, machine setting, and welding polarities. Unlimited All Position Plate welding certification must be obtained in one method to obtain a "C" or both methods to receive an "A".

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

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

  • Identify and explain the use of GMAW equipment (i.e., spray transfer, globular, short circuit, pulse)
  • Preform acceptable welds in GMAW/FCAW as per AWS D1.1 in various positions.
  • Identify and explain the use of FCAW-G equipment
  • Construct projects in the proper sequence
  • Apply fundamental Print reading, measurement and layout/fit-up techniques.
  • Identify and explain weld imperfections and causes.
  • Apply proper layout and fit-up techniques.
  • Students will be assessed and graded based upon the successful completion of the course competencies. Attendance, attitude, and adherence to standard shop safety practices. Course competencies will be handed out the first week of class.
  • Successfully complete an AWS qualification
  • Have a broader understanding of structural steel

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Structural steel and its correct applications Welding with FCAW Welding with 7018 LH

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Obtain an unlimited AWS qualification 20 Welding Rubrics

Required Exams

AWS codes and standards

Required Text

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

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Obtain an unlimited AWS qualification 20 Welding Rubrics AWS codes and standards