WELD 220 - Weld Qualification

Credits: 4
Instructional Contact Hours: 60

Teaches welding safety, welding terms and definitions, and AWS welder performance testing procedures. Includes qualification tests in the 2G and 3G positions using Shielded Metal Arc Welding and Flux-Cored Arc Welding processes.

Prerequisite(s): WELD 114W and WELD 235W each with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0)
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 15 Lab Hours: 45
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives

Understand the American Welding Society criteria for the structural welding code.
1. Realize the significance of this welding code in manufacturing and industry.
2. Identify the primary considerations in the use of this welding code.
3. Discuss relationships with other welding codes.
Demonstrate appropriate safety practices and procedures.
1. Realize the value of the use of safety equipment.
2. Identify proper protective equipment.
3. Apply safety procedures in all laboratory activities.
Demonstrate appropriate equipment operation.
1. Realize the importance of proper equipment set-up.
2. Apply proper procedures when setting up equipment.
Develop, read, and follow a welding specification/procedure document.
1. Realize the importance of following the procedure.
2. Define and explain appropriate welding terms.
3. Apply the procedure when making a specific weld.
Demonstrate proper techniques to complete a 2G and 3G weld on carbon steel plate.
1. Realize the value of proper body positioning, visual factors, material prep and positioning, and tacking.
2. Apply tack welds, root passes, filler passes, and cover passes in accordance with AWS D1.1 standards.