Nov 27, 2024  
2022-23 Gaston College Catalog 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home
  A Message from the President
  Student Information
  Admissions
  Tuition, Fees and General Costs
  Financial Aid
  Educational Programs
  Developmental Education
  Distance Education
  Student Resources
  Consumer Information
  Policies and Procedures
  Student Affairs
  General Education Competencies
  College Transfer
  Programs of Study
  Arts & Sciences Programs
  Career and Technical Education
  Health and Human Services Programs
  Public Safety Programs
  Course Descriptions
  Map/Directions

  My Portfolio
HELP
2022-23 Gaston College Catalog [THIS CATALOG IS OUT-OF-DATE. USE THE CURRENT CATALOG TO FIND CURRENT PROGRAMS.]

Facebook this Page (opens a new window)
Tweet this Page (opens a new window)
Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)

WLD 115 SMAW (Stick) Plate (5 Credit Hours)

Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 9
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the shielded metal arc (stick) welding process. Emphasis is placed on padding, fillet, and groove welds in various positions with SMAW electrodes. Upon completion, students should be able to perform SMAW fillet and groove welds on carbon plate with prescribed electrodes.

Competencies
Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate SMAW electrode classification in compliance with AWS codes.
  2. Perform a groove weld according to AWS D1.1.
  3. Demonstrate safe and proper SMAW equipment setup, operation, and shut-down practices in accordance to manufacturer’s recommendations.


Facebook this Page (opens a new window)
Tweet this Page (opens a new window)
Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)