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Welding:
ADVANCED STRUCTURAL STEEL WELDING (WTT 300)
Course Description
The participant welds structural steel in all welding positions using the Shielded Metal Arc
and Flux Cored Arc welding processes.
Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
1. set up and adjust shielded metal arc welding equipment;
2. set up and adjust flux cored arc welding equipment;
3. prepare structural steel for welding;
4. weld structural steel in all welding positions; and
5. weld complete penetration fillet and groove welds in the vertical and overhead
positions.
Course Objective
To provide participants with the ability to produce quality welds on structural steel in all
welding positions.
Major Topics Covered
• Electrode selection for welding structural steel with the SMAW process
• Self shielded and gas shielded electrode wires for FCAW welding on structural steel
• Techniques for groove welds with and without backing
• Visual and destructive weld examination
Prerequisites
All participants should have completed Structural Steel Welding (WTT 200). In addition, all
participants must meet one of the following requirements: 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
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