WT 223 - Inert Gas and Aluminum Welding Applications & Certification

Credits: 9
Variable Credit Course: No

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

Course Description: Gas Metal (GMAW)and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) certification and application. All-position groove welding and general fabrication of steel and aluminum using the GMAW and GTAW processes. Covers techniques for passing standard AWS welder qualification test. Includes trade math, blueprint reading, and layout techniques.

Prerequisite: WT 222 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.
PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL: Weld Proficiently.
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