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 Department:    WT

 Course #:    131

 Credits:    2

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    2.5

 CIP:    480508

 EPC:    814

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Welding of structural steel plate in the flat position using E6010 and E7018 electrodes with emphasis on shop safety.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 11

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify hazards associated with SMAW welding of steel.
2. Work safely in the weld shop environment.
3. Describe SMAW operating principles.
4. Select electrode type for a given application.
5. Setup and safely operate SMAW equipment.
6. Make flat and horizontal welds using E6010 and E7018 electrodes.
7. Use the AWS electrode identification system.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Shop safety.
2. SMAW theory of operation.
3. SMAW equipment setup.
4. Flat and horizontal welding of carbon steel plate using SMAW.
5. Electrode identification and selection criteria.