WLD 223 - Pipe Welding 2 Advanced
Credits: 3
2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: WLD 222
Description
This course provides students with knowledge and skills to prepare for American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and American Welding Society (AWS) pipe welding certification. Students perform uphill shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) for 6” diameter, schedule 80 pipe in the 6G (45 degree) fixed position. All students follow the AWS code specifications while performing these skills. This course requires additional fees for testing materials and AWS certification.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Perform proper welding techniques on a schedule 80 pipe.
- Produce a shielded metal arc weld on schedule 80 pipe in a fixed 5G position.
- Make a shielded metal arc weld (SMAW) on schedule 80 pipe in a fixed 6G position.
- Demonstrate the welding process required in the pipe certification test.
Listed Topics
- Safety procedures
- ASME standards related to the pipe certification
- AWS standards related to pipe certification
- 5G and 6G fixed positions of SMAW for 6” diameter schedule 80 pipe
- Pipe certification testing procedures
Reference Materials
Instructor-approved textbook and materials
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 04/26/2024
Last Reviewed: 04/26/2024
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