WT 221 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding Applications and Certification

Credits: 9
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 11
Lab Hours: 176
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) certification and application. Covers all-position groove welding and general fabrication using the SMAW process. Covers techniques for passing a standard AWS welder qualification test. Includes trade math, blueprint reading, and layout techniques.

Prerequisite: WT 111 and WT 114 and WT 211 with a D or higher.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Layout and fabricate weldments as per specifications.
Make welds that meet AWS specifications using the SMAW process.
Pass a standard all-position welder qualification test using the SMAW process.
Pass a summative exam covering general metal fabrication theory and practice, SMAW welding fundamentals, and safety.
Exhibit an enhanced understanding of basic concepts from trade math, blueprint reading, layout, and applied science.
Apply theories and concepts studied in the classroom to field, clinical, shop, research, or laboratory settings.
PROGRAM OUTCOME: Weld Proficiently.

Course Contents

Weldments as per specifications.
AWS specifications using the SMAW process.
Standard all-position welder qualification test using the SMAW process.
General metal fabrication theory and practice, SMAW welding fundamentals, and safety.
Basic concepts from trade math, blueprint reading, layout, and applied science.
Theories and concepts in field, clinical, shop, research, or laboratory settings.

Instructional Units: 13