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Welding:
STRUCTURAL STEEL WELDING (WTT 200)
Course Description
The participant should be able to prepare structural steel for welding; set up and adjust
welding equipment; and weld structural steel in horizontal positions.
Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this course, participants should have a thorough understanding of:
1. Shielded Metal Arc (GMAW) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) fundamentals;
2. welding safety;
3. setup and adjustment of arc welding machines;
4. electrode classifications and selection; and
5. the hands-on skills needed to produce welds in horizontal positions.
(Note: Vertical and overhead position welding are not offered in this course.)
Course Objective
To enable the participant to produce acceptable quality welds on structural steel using the
shielded metal arc and flux cored welding processes.
Major Topics Covered
• Material specification
• Weld joint design
• Tacking and fit up
• Filler metal selection
• Welding techniques
• Storage of low hydrogen electrode
• Setup and adjustment of equipment
Prerequisites
Participants must meet ONE of the following: completion of Welding Safety & Overview of
Processes (WPT 100), equivalent welding safety training at a community college, or certification
from a welding safety course.
Class Size
6
Course Duration
40 hours
2 hours
75