WDT 119 Gas Metal Arc/Flux Cored Arc Welding

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Keywords

WDT116, gas metal arc and flux cored arc (GMAW/FCAW) welding

Project

AF-TEN

Authors

Cooper, Scott
Hudson, Mary Ann

Date Submitted

2015

Material Type

Presentation

Secondary Material Type

Collection

Institution

Lurleen B Wallace Community College

Industry Partner

None

License

CC BY-NC-SA

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 2

Additional Public Access

Abstract

This course introduces the student to the gas metal arc and flux cored arc (GMAW/FCAW) welding process. Emphasis is placed on safe operating practices, handling and storage of compressed gases, process principles, component identification, various welding techniques and base and filler metal identification. Upon completion of this course students will be able to perform GMAW/FCAW welds in various positions. This is a CORE course.

Industry (NAISC)

Manufacturing -- Machinery Manufacturing -- Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (3335)

Occupation (SOC)

Production Occupations -- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Education (13)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Certificate

Educational Level

1st year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization