Department:    WT

 Course #:    105

 Credits:    1

 Variable:     No

 Course Description  

Principles and practices relating to weld procedure qualification and welder certification. Unlimited thickness, all-position FCAW welder qualification test on carbon steel in conformity with AWS and WABO standards.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: 2 credits from any WT course or Department Chair permission.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 11

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a familiarity with AWS welding codes, procedures, and qualifications.
2. Interpret State of Washington (WABO) welder qualification testing standards.
3. Prepare and weld plates for all position, unlimited thickness FCAW welder qualification test.
4. Extract, prepare, and bend weld test specimens from one-inch carbon steel test plates.
5. Pass FCAW welder qualification test in accordance with WABO 27-13-A.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

1. Information Literacy

Definition: Recognizing when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
1.1 Determine the extent of information needed.
1.2 Access the needed information effectively, efficiently, ethically, and legally.

Course Contents

1. Codes and standards as they apply to welder performance and procedure qualification testing.
2. Fitup of weld assembly according to specifications.
3. Extraction and preparation of weld test specimens for guided bend test.
4. Strategies for passing welder qualification tests.