This course will enable the candidates to develop proficiency in the gas shielded metal arc semiautomatic welding process, emphasizing the use of .035 and .045 size solid core wire to weld basic steel joints in all applicable positions. Safety practices are emphasized. The principles learned in this course will allow the candidates to understand how proper fundamental skills and process analysis will prepare them for a position in a career of welding. This course is designed to enable the candidates to understand the key principles in process analysis, welding fundamentals, process and electrode classification analysis, and correct use of associated equipment.

By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

·       Demonstrate safety in the use of Automatic Arc and Inert Gas welding equipment

·       Demonstrate basic Automatic Arc and Inert Gas welding skills primarily through booth exercises and shop experiences 

·       Explain the fundamental theories of Automatic Arc and Inert Gas welding through written and/or class room exercises 

·       Develop critical thinking skills

·       Recognize and understand the role these fundamentals play in obtaining a high quality weld

·       Be able to identify strengths and/or limitations of the process while making decisions regards its application.  

·       Be able to perform basic welding functions in a variety of positions with a high level of proficiency.   

·       Demonstrate the ability to change out a shielding gas cylinder on an Automatic Arc and Inert Gas welding station

·       Demonstrate the ability to change out a wire spool on an Automatic Arc and Inert Gas welding station 

·       Be able to perform groove welds on steel plate in all applicable positions

·       Be able to perform fillet welds on sheet metal in all applicable positions  

Welders I & II, Fabricators, Welding Metallurgy Technicians, Welding Sales/Service Technicians, Foreman Mechanical Maintenance, Engineering Technicians, Pipefitters, Weld Inspectors, Production Welders, Managers, Petroleum Engineers, production and maintenance staff, inspectors, welders and others who work with welding

Safety in the Welding Shop

·     Accidents

·     General shop safety

·     Safety in the welding environment

·     Oxy-fuel Gas Welding and cutting safety

·     Arc Welding and cutting safety

·     Resistance welding safety

·     Safety around welding robots

·     Special welding process safety

GTAW and GMAW Equipment & Supplies

·     Gas Tungsten Arc Welding station

·     Arc Welding Power Sources for GTAW

·     Balanced and unbalanced AC waves

·     Shielding gases used with GTAW

·     Electrode leads and hoses used for GTAW

·     GTAW torches

·     Tungsten electrodes

·     Fillers metals used with GTAW

·     The Gas Metal Arc Welding station

·     Arc welding power sources of GMAW

·     Wire feeders used with GMAW

·     GMAW shielding gases

·     The GMAW welding gun

·     GMAW electrodes

·     Smoke-extracting systems

·     Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)

·     The Flux Cored Arc Welding station

·     Flux Cored Arc Welding electrode wire

·     Accessory devices

·     Filter lenses or use when gas-shielded arc welding

·     Protective clothing 

Gas Metal Arc Welding

·     Gas Metal Arc Welding principles

·     GMAW power sources

·     Setting up the GMAW station

·     Preparing metal for welding

·     Electrodes extension

·     Welding procedures

·     Shutting down the station

·     Welding joints in the flat welding position

·     Welding joints in the horizontal welding position

·     Welding joints in the vertical welding position

·     Welding joints in the overhead welding position

·     Automatic GMAW and FCAW

·     Gas Metal Arc spot welding

·     SMAW troubleshooting guide

·     GMAW and FCAW safety

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