WELD 2710 Welding Certification (Pipe)
This course is designed to prepare students for pipe welding certification. An AWS Certified Weld Inspector will instruct and monitor students' pipe welds to meet pipe welding certification standards. The Pipe Welding Certification test must be administered by a qualified AWS Certified Weld Inspector. For students who choose to take the pipe certification test, a separate charge for administering the Pipe Welding Certification will be assessed by the AWS CWI. Prerequisites: Sufficient welding background to pursue testing according to codes. Instructor's permission required. (8 week course) (4 lab)
Major Topics
- Safety and Proper Usage of Tools and Equipment
- Introduction to Job Planning, Preparations, and Following Directions
- Welding Procedures and Qualification Requirements
- Weld According to ASME and API 1104 Code
- Certification Test
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Employ safety rules associated in all welding process.
2. Associate the requirements of testing through planning, preparation, and the ability to follow directions.
3. Relate the information provided in the "Welding Procedure and Qualification" and apply the procedures to the welding certification test.
4. Interpret the information presented in the ASME and API 1104 procedures in preparation for the welding certification test.
5. Complete the pipe welding certification test in accordance to code.
Other Information
Any information placed here must be adhered to by all instructors:
Required Software: WELD IT program
Recommended text book: Contact current Instructor for the recommended text material
Personal supplies are to be provided by the welding student:
1. Safety glasses whether they are prescription or not
2. Welding helmet
3. Replacement lens for welding helmet
4. Oxy-fuel cutting goggles or face shield with #5 shade
5. Welding gloves, full-length leathers, or appropriate protective clothing.
6. Appropriate footwear; steel-toe boot preferred or leather shoes. NO TENNIS SHOES
7. Hard hat or other suitable head covering.
Tools required and provided by the welding student for this course include the following:
1. Metal tool box
2. 10" crescent wrench
3. Cannel lock or plumbers pliers
4. Soap stone or metal marking pencil
5. 10’ or 25’ tape measure
6. Tip cleaner
7. Wise-grip pliers or needle nose pliers
8. Chipping hammer
9. wire brush
10. Combination square
11. Heavy duty 6" C-clamp