WEL - 274 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I: SENSE1

(3 s.h.)

Focuses on safety, amperage settings, polarity and the proper selection of electrodes for the shielded metal arc welding process. Students will perform American Welding Society compliant welds on carbon steel, using visual and destructive methods for determining weld quality. This course aligns to SENSE Level 1 Module 4 - Key Indicators 1-7 for the flat and horizontal positions, as well as Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 3- Key Indicator 3, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2.

Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 60
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0