Training Course: Comprehensive Welding

Processes Covered:

• SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) “Stick”
• FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding) “Dual shield/Inner shield”
• GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) “Mig”
• Oxy-Acetylene welding, cutting, heating, and brazing

Course Outlines of Comprehensive Welding

• Welding safety and instruction
• Oxy-Acetylene safety and proper use when cutting
• Arc and wire feed welding equipment set-up
• Wire feed gas selection – pros and cons
• Electrode designation and storage
• Fillet welds – how to properly weld and measure them
• Identification of welding symbols
• How to read basic blueprints
• How to read and use a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)
• Weld and fit-up of groove welds
• Perform air carbon arc gouging
• How to troubleshoot welding equipment
• Complete joint penetration welds, with and without backing
• Grinding safety

Trainies will be taught the joint designs used in structural fabrication. Each welder will be given multiple projects from groove welds with backing and without backing. Welders will be taught basic fit-up, pre-heat, and basic joint tolerances and how to properly weld these joints. The final project will be all-position welding on a plate, with the opportunity to test for two AWS certifications in either SMAW or FCAW (Typically in the 3G or4G positions)