Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Wirefeed Welding Applications and Certification

 Title Abbreviation:   WIREFEED WELD/APP/CERTIF

 Department:    WT

 Course #:    222

 Credits:    9

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    13

 CIP:    480508

 EPC:    814

 REV:    2019


 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  

Prerequisite: WT 221.

Additional Course Details

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

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