WLD 208 - Advanced Pipe Welding

Class: 1 Lab: 6 Credits: 3
This course is a study of advanced pipe welding. It also covers the processes to fit and weld ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

Course Topics:

Introduction to 3” SCH 40 Stainless Steel Pipe
SS Pipe Welding in 2G, 5G, and 6G Positions
Introduction to GMAW and FCAW
GMAW and FCAW Welding T-Joint and Beveled Plate Materials

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Flip Front Welding Hood (#10 Lens)
Welding Goggles (#5 Lens)
Cotton Long Sleeve Shirt
High Top Leather Boots
10” Channel Lock Pliers
Long Welding Gloves
Cotton Welders Cap
Clear Safety Glasses
Cotton Pants without Cuffs
Tip Cleaners
Short TIG Gloves
14” Half-Round File

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Recognize and properly setup the welding equipment to demonstrate the GTAW welding process.
Demonstrate GTAW welding process on 3” stainless steel pipe by properly welding a root pass with an “open butt” fit up with a purge process on the inside of the pipe.
Properly complete the weld process using GTAW on 3” stainless steel pipe according to AWS standards.
Recognize and properly setup the welding equipment to demonstrate the GMAW welding process.
Recognize and properly setup the welding equipment to demonstrate the FCAW welding process.
Properly demonstrate the GMAW and FCAW on T-Joint materials as well as V-Groove plate.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021