WELD 103 - Structural Welder Qualifications

Credits: 1-3
LEC hours per week: 3
This course examines Welding theory and explains in detail the Structural Welder qualifications for Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) processes. It also includes filler metal identification, essential variables, thickness and position limitations, and basic machine maintenance. Safety standards for all processes are covered.
Corequisite(s): Student is required to enroll in WELD 103, WELD 113, and WELD 123.
Course Outcomes:

Identify the essential components for Structural Welder qualifications.
Recognize proper plate fit-up for Structural Welder qualification according to AWS D1.1 structural code steel.
Interpret blueprints and the various elements of a print.
Analyze technical documentation to extrapolate the information needed for performance qualification.

Course Topics:

Types of Structural Welder qualifications.
Essential variables and limitations of each qualification.
Structural Welding Code clause 4 (Qualification) and clause 6 (Inspection).
Limited and unlimited thickness range qualification with Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes.
Destructive testing processes of qualification.
Visual examination and non-destructive examination applications.