WEL 245 - GMAW Spray Transfer: SENSE1

Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 4
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

Focuses on proper weld safety, machine setup, and welding techniques for Gas Metal GMAW (Spray Transfer). Students perform American Welding Society compliant welds on carbon steel in flat and horizontal positions. This course will prepare students to take an AWS welder certification test, which is recommended for its successful completion. It aligns to SENSE Level 1, Module 6 - Key Indicators 1-7, as well as Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 3- Key Indicator 3, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2.
Prerequisite: Students must be 16 years or older
Prerequisite OR Corequisite: WEL 228
Competencies

Evaluate GMAW (spray) equipment, accessories, and consumables to ensure proper safety and operations
1. Perform safety inspections
2. Complete minor external repairs to GMAW equipment
3. Set up GMAW (spray) equipment per WPS for welding on carbon steel
Produce fillet welds in flat and horizontal positions on carbon steel
1. Complete a fillet weld in the flat position
2. Complete a fillet weld in the horizontal position
Produce groove welds in the flat and horizontal position.
1. Complete a groove weld in the flat position
2. Complete groove weld in the horizontal position
Evaluate welds to ensure AWS D.1.1 standards are met
1. Analyze completed welds
2. Adjust welding technique

Competencies Revised Date: 2020