In the Weld Quality Course, students will id and explain codes governing welding, weld imperfec ons and their causes, and nondestruc ve examina on prac ces. Students will also iden fy common destruc ve tes ng methods and explain the importance of quality workmanship. (40 hours. 30 lecture hours /10 lab hours) SMAW – 146: Shield Metal Arc Equipment and Setup In Shield Metal Arc Equipment and Setup, students Iden fy and explain shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) safety, welding electrical current, arc welding machines and equipment, and set up a machine for welding. Students also iden fy and explain what tools are used for weld cleaning. (45 hours. 30 lecture hours/15 lab hours) SMAW – 149: Shield Metal Arc Plate Welding & Groove Welding In the Shield Metal Arc Plate Welding & Groove Welding course, students will learn about the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process, including selec ng and using SMAW electrodes. They will iden fy factors affec ng electrode selec on and different types of filler metals and select the proper electrode for specific welding tasks. Addi onally, students will explain the storage and control of filler metals, traceability requirements, and applicable code requirements, including those of the American Welding Society (AWS). The course also covers proper techniques for welding plate, fillet, and groove welds in various posi ons (1G, 2G, 3G, 4G) to meet AWS and ASME welding codes. Upon comple on, students can perform general entry-level produc on and maintenance welding on mild and medium carbon steel. (200 hours. 50 lecture hours / 150 lab hours) WJA – 160: Joint Fit-up & Alignment Students in the Joint Fit-up & Alignment Course learn to iden fy and explain job code specifica ons, use fit-up gauges and measuring devices to check joint fit-up, iden fy and explain distor on and how it is controlled, and they learn to check for joint misalignment and poor fit-up before and a er welding. (25 hours. 15 lecture hours / 10 lab hours) SYM – 166: Weld Symbols Students in the Weld Symbols Course learn to iden fy and explain the `various parts of a welding symbol and fillet and groove weld symbols. Students also learn to read welding symbols on drawings, specifica ons, and welding procedures, draw weld symbols, and interpret welding symbols from a print. (35 hours. 20 lecture hours/15 lab hours) Page 70
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- 2026
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- cpi.edu