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".
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]
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 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