Welding Certification (AWS)
Hands-on training in MIG welding aligned with AWS standards. Master equipment setup, joint types, and weld inspection to earn two AWS certifications. Certifying Entity: American Welding Society (AWS)
Description
The 80-hour hands-on course is designed to provide students with the knowledge, understanding and ability to weld according to specific AWS codes for Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and prepares the student to test for two AWS certifications. The program is taught by a certified welding instructor and plates are inspected by a certified welding inspector. The student's skill is demonstrated by their ability to properly adhere to the Welding Procedure Specification selected from available QC7 Supplements and includes fit-up, assembly and positioning. The course objectives are for the student to explain fully the GMAW process, demonstrate safe and proper set up of SMAW equipment, understand the AWS GMAW electrode-classifications, based on metal types and the horizontal positions demonstrate the proper electrode selection and use, produce GMAW welds on the basic weld joint, perform visual inspections of GMAW welds and identify the five basic weld joints and weld the five basic joints in the four basic weld positions. Upon completion of the course, students will have the opportunity to get certified in the American Welding Society D1.1 and D9.1 certifications.
Prerequisites
None