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 Department:    WT

 Course #:    221

 Credits:    9

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    13

 CIP:    480508

 EPC:    814

 REV:    2024

 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  

Prerequisite: WT 111, WT 114, and WT 211 with a "D" or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 11

Lab: 176

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

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

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