Mar 29, 2024  
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WEL 1080 - Entry Shield Metal Arc Weld I



Clock Hours: 229

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Industry Certifications NCCER Welding Level One Certificate

Course Description:
The goal of this course is the introduction of Shielded Metal Arc Welding related theory and practices for the joining and padding of carbon steel plate. Fillet and groove welds are performed in the Flat, Horizontal, Vertical and Overhead positions, using various electrodes for visual testing and bend test.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Course Competencies:

  1. Clean base metal for welding or cutting.
  2. Identify and explain joint design.
  3. Explain joint design considerations.
  4. Mechanically bevel the edge of a mild steel plate.
  5. Thermally bevel the endo of a mild steel plate.
  6. Select the proper joint design based on a welding procedures specification (WPS) or instructor direction.
  7. Identify and explain codes governing welding.
  8. Identify and explain weld imperfections and their causes.
  9. Identify and explain nondestructive examinations practices.
  10. Identify and explain welder qualification tests.
  11. Explain the importance of quality workmanship.
  12. Identify common destructive testing methods.
  13. Perform a visual inspection of fillet welds.
  14. Identify and explain shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) safety.
  15. Explain welding electrical current.
  16. Identify welding power supplies and their characteristics.
  17. Explain how to set up welding power supplies.
  18. Set up a machine for welding.
  19. Identify tools used for weld cleaning.
  20. Identify factor that affect electrode selection.
  21. Explain the American Welding Society (WS) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) filler metal classification system.
  22. Identify different types of filler metals.
  23. Explain the storage and control of filler metals.
  24. Explain filler metal traceability requirements and how to use applicable code requirements.
  25. Identify and select the proper electrode for an identified welding task.
  26. Set up welding equipment.
  27. Strike an arc.
  28. Make stringer, weave, and overlapping beads using E6010 and E7018 electrodes.
  29. Make corner welds on an angel iron section end welded to a plate coupon.
  30. Make fillet welds using E6010 and E7018 electrodes in the specified position:
    • Horizontal (2F)
    • Vertical (3F)
    • Overhead (4F)
  31. Identify and explain job code specifications.
  32. Use fit-up gauges and measuring devices to check join fit-up.
  33. Identify and explain distortion and how it is controlled.
  34. Fit up joints using place and pipe fit-up tools
  35. Check for joint misalignment and poor fit-up before and after welding.
  36. Identify and explain groove welds
  37. Identify and explain groove welds with backing.
  38. Set up shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) equipment for making V-groove welds.
  39. Perform SMAW for V-groove welds with backing in the following positions.
    • Flat (1G)
    • Horizontal (2G)
    • Vertical (3G)
    • Overhead (4G)
  40. Prepare shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) equipment for open-root V-groove welds.
  41. Prepare open-root V-groove welds in the following positions:
    • Flat (1G)
    • Horizontal (2G)
    • Vertical (3G)
    • Overhead (4G)