This course prepares students for American Welding Society (AWS) certification or other welding certifications. This course relies on previous welding courses or industry experience for skill development. An additional fee is required for students who would like their official weld coupon inspected by a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI). Students will be required to pay for the inspection directly to the vendor and must be willing to have their official weld coupon inspected and approved by the course instructor prior to the inspection by a CWI.
Prerequisites
WLD 260 or WLD 270 with a grade of “C” or higher or concurrent enrollment in WLD 260 or WLD 270 or instructor approval.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify safety as it applies to the welding industry.
- Identify AWS certification process, weld procedure statements, and inspection criteria.