NCCER Structural Welding

NCCER Structural Fitting and Structural Welding

Duration

224 Hours (14 weeks)

Min Attendee

10

Max Attendee

36

Credential

Yes

Course Description:

Welding Safety (29101-15): Covers safety equipment, protective clothing, and procedures applicable to the cutting and welding of metals.

SMAW Electrodes (29108-15): Describes electrode characteristics and different types of filler metals. Reviews the role of the American Welding Society (AWS) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).  Explains proper storage and control of filler metals and identifies the use of codes.

Weld Quality (29106-15): Identifies the codes that govern welding, including marine welds. Identifies and explains weld imperfections and causes. Describes non-destructive testing, visual inspection criteria, welder qualification test, and the importance of quality workmanship.

Reading Welding Detail Drawings (29202-15):Identifies and explains welding detail drawings. Describes lines, fills, object views, and dimensioning on drawings. Explains how to use notes on drawings and the bill of material. Explains how to sketch and draw basic welding drawings.

14-week program, Monday – Thursday

Class Times: Morning 8AM-12PM, Afternoon 1PM-5PM, and Night 6PM-10PM

Students must:

  • be 18+
  • be eligible to work in the US
  • have a valid id
  • pass a drug test

Course Objective:

  • Describe basic welding processes, the welding trade, and training/apprenticeship programs
  • Identify PPE related to the welding trade
  • Identify and describe welding safety practices related to specific hazards or environments
  • Describe welding detail drawings and identify basic drawing elements and features.
  • Identify and explain how to interpret dimensional information, notes, and a bill of materials
  • Describe the SMAW electrode classification system and how to select the proper electrode for the task
  • Explain how to select electrodes and describe their proper care and handling
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