GCC Catalog 2025-2026 - Flipbook - Page 125
welds. Reference and interpret welding codes and
specifications to accurately evaluate weld flaws and
discontinuities. Students also learn destructive and nondestructive weld testing methods commonly used in the
welding industry.
Prerequisite Completion of Certification Course Content
or Consent of Instructor
WLD 240 PIPE AND PLATE QUALIFICATION
2 (0-4)
Qualification with groove welds qualifies for both groove and
fillet welds so an emphasis is placed on plate groove weld
tests. The processes covered are Shielded Metal Arc Welding
(SMAW), Gas Metallic Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux-Cored Arc
Welding (FCAW). All positions of welding will be performed in
these processes. Serves as a final preparation for students for
American Welding Society (AWS) certification tests
administered in the lab.
Prerequisite Completion of Certification Course Content
or Consent of Instructor
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