WTC 151 - Shield Metal Arc Welding 

Institution:

Johnson College

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This course is designed to teach the student the basic safety, principles, practices, and applications of SMAW. This course covers welding trade theory including safety, tool usage, equipment set up and standard terms and definitions. Basic welding and cutting techniques in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead position, tank safety and welding safety will be taught. The course also covers basic metallurgy and how to identify weld problems and defects. This course will progress to the most advanced SMAW practices with concentration on vertical and overhead welding techniques conforming to the AWS structural welding code. Weld problems, corrections and specific techniques will be covered in this course.

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2.00

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Institution Website:

www.johnson.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 342-6404

Calendar System:

Semester

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