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

Produce fillet welds in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions on carbon steel with GMAW pulse spray transfer
Produce fillet welds in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions on aluminum with GMAW

Competencies Revised Date: 2026