WELD 295 - Welding Certification

Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Laboratory Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): WELD 155 WELD 170

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This advanced course provides students with a thorough technical understanding of manual techniques to produce quality multi-pass groove welds in all positions. Destructive and non-destructive weld testing is performed in accordance with AWS, ASME, and NYSDOT codes. X-ray certification may be obtained by students in the course.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Demonstrate the ability to interpret, prepare, and assemble components for a welding qualification performance test.
Demonstrate repeatable ability to complete a welding certification test assembly to completion according to the A.W.S. and N.Y.S.D.O.T.code.
Demonstrate the ability to recognize the various discontinuities and flaws which affect welding quality and test results.
Demonstrate the ability to use S.M.A.W., G.M.A.W., F.C.A.W., and G.T.A.W. processes in performing a welding qualification test.