442-365 — Welding for Gas Utility Construction
Provides skill in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) in the flat and horizontal positions on carbon steel plate and pipe. Familiarization with pipe welding will be covered. Students apply safe welding standards to a variety of industrial applications. Students will demonstrate competence to set up equipment for the given cutting and welding process. Students will demonstrate the techniques required to perform welding acceptable to industrial standards. In addition, students will demonstrate Career and Life Skills, or soft skills required in an industrial setting for the duration of the course. (Prerequisite: 469-311 Gas Utility Field Training 1)