WT 222 - Wirefeed 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: All-position groove welding and general fabrication using wirefeed processes. Covers techniques for passing a standard AWS welder qualification test. Includes trade math, blueprint reading, and layout techniques.

Prerequisite: WT 221 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 inert gas processes.
Pass a standard all-position welder qualification test using the GTAW or GMAW process.
Pass a summative exam covering general metal fabrication theory & practice, inert gas welding fundamentals, & safety.
Exhibit an enhanced understanding of basic concepts from trade math, blueprint reading, layout, & applied science.  
Apply theories & 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 inert gas processes.
Standard all-position welder qualification test using the GTAW or GMAW process.
Summative exam covering general metal fabrication theory & practice, inert gas welding fundamentals, & safety.
Basic concepts from trade math, blueprint reading, layout, & applied science.
Theories & concepts in field, clinical, shop, research, or laboratory settings.

Instructional Units: 13