WELD 416 — SMAW Vert & O/H Open Root Groove Welds
This is an advance course in SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) fundamentals with emphasis on open root groove welds in the vertical and overhead positions. This class prepares students to take the AWS certification test in structural steel and to advance their knowledge and skills in the SMAW process. It also includes correct equipment setup, safety practices, general related information, introduction to code specifications, blueprint reading, inspection procedures, and basic welding metallurgy. Good health, manual dexterity and corrected or uncorrected 20/20 vision are necessary to be successful in the program.