SMAW I

This is the study of the principles and procedures behind Shielded Metal Arc Welding. The course will cover electrode classifications as well as welding machine characteristics, and help the student understand the application behind SMAW welding by making surface, fillet, and groove welds in various positions with various electrodes. The student will be required to pass a 1g plate test on steel plate in accordance with the AWS standards. During the course the student will also learn how to properly set up and use an oxygen/acetylene cutting torch, and be able to perform certain tasks with it.
Date:
2014
Primary Material Type:
Syllabus
Institution:
South Arkansas Community College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 3
Subjects:
welding

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Systems Group
Industry Sector:
Manufacturing -- Miscellaneous Manufacturing -- Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing (3399)
Occupation:
Production Occupations -- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)

Education / Instructional Information

Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
full semester
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Active - requires user to respond to prompts, questions, etc.
Quality Note:
Rubric was adapted from another consortium. All SME reports will be uploaded by 30 September.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Other
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • None
Course Note:
Welding

Accessibility

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  • Text Access - Text to Speech
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Copyright / Licensing

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Creative Commons License
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