WELD 123 - FCAW & GMAW Structural Welder Qualification

Credits: 1-6
This course introduces students to the qualification of Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes in a laboratory setting. Students will practice and apply the skills needed to achieve structural qualification in a variety of FCAW and GMAW operations. Students prepare the plate assembly for qualification using basic blueprint reading skills and complete potential qualification while employing professional, ethical, and safe welding shop behavior.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in WELD 112 and WELD 122.
Corequisite(s): WELD 103 and WELD 113.