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WELD 115 - Entry Level Welding


Credit Hours: 12
Billable Contact Hours: 16.67
Prerequisites: RDG 090  and qualifying score on accepted placement test
Session Cycle: FWSU

This course is designed to meet or exceed the skill and knowledge requirements for the welding and cutting processes established by the “American Welding Society” for the qualification of “QC10 Level I Entry Level Welder” certification. AWS reference document EG2.0-2017 mandates requirements of this course. Additional “Welding Exercises” are included to assure each participant the greatest possible opportunity to successfully complete all “Performance Qualifications Tests” for the AWS Level I Certification. WELD115 is an introduction to various welding processes and procedures with emphasis on developing safe work habits in a lab/shop environment. Topics may include: machine functions, filler metal chemistry, blue print and welding symbol interpretation, basic fabrication techniques, as well as code and procedure requirements for a variety of industrial needs. Welding/cutting processes covered with laboratory applications include: OFC, PAC, CAC-A, CNC-PAC, SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and GMAW. Welder performance qualification tests must meet AWS QC10 standards in addition to passing written examinations to receive each process certification.