Welding

Welders are the backbone of industry - and are in short supply. Salaries for skilled welders are high, and job opportunities are plentiful. This course will introduce you to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), commonly known as "stick welding." The focus is on padding and fillet welds in various positions with SMAW electrodes and also includes oxy-acetylene torch cutting and safety. Upon completion, you'll be able to apply fillet welds to join carbon plate steel in various positions with designated electrodes, and demonstrate proficiency with an oxy-acetylene cutting torch.

Course Objectives

... be able to safely set-up and cut with an oxy-acetylene torch

... have learned the set-up and use of a SMAW rig

... be able to build an effective padding in the flat and horizontal positions

... be able to build an effective fillet weld in the horizontal position

... have gained a greater understanding of the welding industry

Outline of instruction

Introduction
Welding gear & PPE
Shop Safety
Oxy-acetylene & weld safety

Safety continued
What is welding, what roles do welders fulfill in the workforce?
Oxy-acetylene set-up
Grinding

Oxy-acetylene cutting
SMAW set-up, SMAW bead & padding

Polarity (Handout)
SMAW padding (flat)
Fit-up & tacking
SMAW Tee joint (2F) E6013
Oxy-acetylene welding

Electrode classification (Handout)
SMAW padding (flat)
SMAW Tee joint (2F) E7024
Oxy-acetylene welding

Other welding processes (GMAW & GTAW)
SMAW Tee joint (2F) E7024

SMAW Tee joint (2F) E7024
SMAW Tee joint (2F) E7018
Oxy-acetylene brazing (time permitting)

SMAW Tee joint (3F) E7018
SMAW Tee joint (2F) E7024

Finalize all work
SMAW Tee joint (2F) E7024
SMAW Tee joint (2F) E7018
Clean shop

Contact Hours

40

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

None

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Text and Supplies Needed

Safety Glasses (Clear)
Cutting Glasses (shade #5 lenses)
Welding Gloves, Long Leather Cuff
Welding Hood (Minimum Shade # 10 Lenses)
Chipping Hammer
Welding Leather Jacket
1 Pair 11R Clamps
4 1/2" Grinder (electrical or pneumatic)

For safety purposes steel-toe boots are required; no tennis shoes or opened-toed shoes (leather
boots preferred); no cuffed pants or shirts; no open pocket shirts; no polyester; long-sleeved cotton
shirts and denim jeans preferred; no jewelry.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Welding Lab and Classroom

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance"Demonstrate proficiency with an oxy-acetylene torch.","Demonstrate proficiency with the SMAW Tee joint using E7024, E7018 electrodes."

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Participants who want to become welders, where they can find employment in fabrication shops, structural welding (buildings and bridges), pipe welding (chemical and nuclear power plants), aircraft, robotics, and weld-employment. In addition participants can find employment as entry-level technicians in welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and welding-related self-employment. Welders can also own their own businesses.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Yes

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Welding related self-employment

Quality Control

Sales

Fabrication

Manufacturing

Construction

Related Courses

CTP-3001EJ1

CTP-3001B4

Course Contact Information

Myra Beckers
919-532-5977
[email protected]