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WELD 205 Shielded Metal Arc Welding II

This course builds advanced proficiency in shielded metal arc welding and in thermal cutting and gouging processes, including oxyfuel, plasma arc, and carbon arc methods All classroom instruction and laboratory practice follow the American Welding Society (AWS) standards to ensure safe, industry-aligned performance.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

WELD 105

Hours Weekly

2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab

A graduate should be able to

  1. Identify and interpret an advanced variety of SMAW electrode classifications, as well as explain their flux composition and practical application.
  2. Demonstrate an advanced level of proficiency and technique in SMAW operations, with the ability to weld in all positions, on any joint design.
  3. Select appropriate electrodes, polarity, and amperage settings based on material type, thickness, and welding position.
  4. Apply corrective and preventive techniques to weld discontinuities and defects according to applicable AWS codes and standards.
  5. Perform advanced cutting and gouging operations using OFC, PAC, and CAC-A processes in a variety of practical scenarios.
  6. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to pass multiple weld tests and earn official American Welding Society (AWS) certifications.

A graduate should be able to

  1. Identify and interpret an advanced variety of SMAW electrode classifications, as well as explain their flux composition and practical application.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

  2. Demonstrate an advanced level of proficiency and technique in SMAW operations, with the ability to weld in all positions, on any joint design.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

  3. Select appropriate electrodes, polarity, and amperage settings based on material type, thickness, and welding position.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

  4. Apply corrective and preventive techniques to weld discontinuities and defects according to applicable AWS codes and standards.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

  5. Perform advanced cutting and gouging operations using OFC, PAC, and CAC-A processes in a variety of practical scenarios.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

  6. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to pass multiple weld tests and earn official American Welding Society (AWS) certifications.

    This objective is a course Goal Only