Course Description

This specialized course provides experienced welders or advanced students with comprehensive preparation for the American Welding Society (AWS) welder qualification tests in Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). Instruction focuses on mastering the proper preparation and set-up of performance test coupons, including the techniques required to prepare code bend test coupons. The curriculum is designed to ensure students can successfully execute welds and bend tests meeting strict industry-appropriate quality levels necessary for professional certification. Group 2 course.

Credit Hours

2.5

Contact Hours

5

Lecture Hours

0

Lab Hours

5

Required Prerequisites

WPT 140, WPT 141, WPT 142

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:

• Interpret the main rules of the Welding Code for FCAW qualification, including flux type.

Application:

• Demonstrate proper preparation of test coupons and execute control over FCAW voltage, wire speed, and electrode stick-out.

Integration:

• Achieve successful qualification test welds (e.g., 3G, 4G) using FCAW and pass the required code bend tests.

Human Dimension:

• Recognize that code-compliant welds are critical for public safety in heavy structural construction.

Caring - Civic Learning:

• Uphold full responsibility for the quality of test coupons and adhere to all AWS D1.1 procedures.

Learning How to Learn:

• Analyze your own test welds against the AWS code to determine how to control slag and avoid defects like porosity in FCAW.