CSMAW101 - Comprehensive Basic Plate & Sheet Metal Arc Welding
Course Description
Designed to instruct welders in arc welding safety and the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process (SMAW – Stick).
Course Content
Week 1
Introduction to welding safety and electrodes: types, selection, classification and qualification.
Week 2
Discussion of power source: types, selection and duty cycle as well as cable sizing, arc blow and welding symbols.
Week 2 Welding Test
Week 3
Discussion of electrodes: advantages, limitations, and vertical-up vs. vertical down in addition to certification and qualification test training.
Week 4
Discussion of non-destructive testing, fillet gauge use and weld size determination as well as a review of low hydrogen electrode procedures and techniques.
Week 5
Practicing all of the manipulative arc welding techniques learned during the prior four weeks.
Week 5 Welding Test. Final Exam and Evaluation.
150 Clock Hours: Lab - 134, Class - 16
Ankle high leather safety steel-toed boots are mandatory for this class.
Minimum enrollment numbers must be met in order for Weld School or Seminar & Workshop trainings to be held. Trainings with less than the required minimum enrollment are subject to cancellation or rescheduling at the discretion of the WTTC Program Manager, Business Manager, or Manager of Technical Services. Classes will be cancelled no less than fourteen (14) working days before the scheduled start day of class and enrollees will be contacted.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Comprehensive Program : Comprehensive Program Course Stream