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 Department:    WT

 Course #:    111

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    480508

 EPC:    814

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) theory of operation and safety requirements. Covers SMAW electrode selection based on the AWS electrode classification system and includes an introduction to hands-on welding techniques in the shop setting.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: CSS 103 with a "D" or higher or concurrent enrollment.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Understand the theory of operation and the equipment used in the SMAW process.
2. Demonstrate correct use of SMAW equipment and safety practices.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the AWS electrode classification system.
4. Demonstrate manual techniques for making welds using the SMAW process.
5. Demonstrate correct shop procedures (safety, housekeeping, equipment).
6. Demonstrate use of proper welding-related terminology as applied to SMAW processes.
7. PROGRAM OUTCOME: Demonstrate safe and healthy of welding practices.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Think

Definition: Think analytically, logically, creatively, and reflectively.

Course Contents

1. SMAW equipment setup and principles of operation.
2. Correct use of SMAW equipment and safety practices.
3. AWS electrode classification system.
4. Manual techniques for making welds using the SMAW process.
5. Correct shop procedures (safety, housekeeping, equipment).
6. Use of proper welding-related terminology as applied to SMAW processes.