In this course, students will be introduced to the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
and the Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging (CAC/G) processes and how these processes are
applied in the Ironworker trade. Students will learn to apply SMAW to various joint
designs on plate and structural shapes in multiple positions and perform CAC/G techniques
on steel with the various types of CAG electrodes. Welding vocabulary, welding theory,
basic electricity, personal protective equipment, (PPE), equipment troubleshooting,
safety precautions and safe work practices will be covered along with an introduction
to weld quality. The title of this course was previously Shielded Metal Arc Welding
for Ironworkers. This course is required for the Ironworkers Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate.
Level I Prereq: Academic Reading Level 3; Academic Writing Level 2; WAF 110 and WAF 114, minimum grade "C"
Class offerings by semester
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Day Class (before 5 p.m.)
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| Description | Hours |
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| Credits | 4 |
| Lecture Hours | 30 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Lab Hours | 90 |
| Other Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 120 |
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