MCCCD Program Description

American Welding Society Certification Preparation

Course: WLD214

First Term: 2011 Summer I

Lec + Lab 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s) 2 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Principles and techniques of electric arc welding and American Welding Society (AWS) certification requirements, certification pretest, and preparation. Technical theory and skill training in all position welding processes.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. List procedures for AWS certification (I) 2. Demonstrate proper use of eye protection and clothing clean up and securing the shop. (I, II) 3. Demonstrate proper and safe use of shop equipment. (I, III) 4. Translate information from blueprints into practical use. (IV) 5. Operate the welder in all positions in a safe manner. (V) 6. Describe the methods of welding aluminum and stainless steel. (V) 7. Operate an arc welder in the proper alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) modes. (V) 8. Identify the commonly used electrodes and describe their use. (V) 9. Demonstrate the proper weld of aluminum and cast iron. (V) 10. Demonstrate common weld positions used in industry. (V) 11. Identify common filler metals in welding. (VI) 12. Prepare for the AWS weld Certification test. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Introduction A. Machine function B. AWS certifications C. Clean up procedures II. Safety in Certification Process A. Proper eye protection B. Protective clothing C. General shop safety III. Care of Equipment A. Hand and pedestal grinders B. Coupon preparation C. Mounting and securing IV. Blueprints A. Alphabet of lines B. Symbols used in welding blueprints C. Basic positions of welding D. AWS test procedures E. Backing strips V. Arc Welder in AC and DC Modes A. Welding; all position B. Test electrodes C. Welding of test coupons 1. Backing plates 2. Coupon security D. Welding rod angels VI. Weld Certification Preparation A. Types B. Positions C. Application D. Pretest

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 2/22/2011

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.