Revised 10/95

WEL 141 - Welder Qualification Test I (3 CR.)

Course Description

Studies techniques and practices of testing welded joints through destructive and non-destructive tests, organizations, codes and specifications governing weld testing. Lecturer 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

General Course Purpose

WEL 141 is designed to advance the student to an occupational proficiency in weld testing. The advanced welding student w ill find Welder Qualification Test I valuable in understanding the tolerances and specifications required of professional welders. Experienced quality control personnel will find WEL 141 educational as a refresher course.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

None.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

• demonstrate a proficient knowledge of welding techniques and purpose of operation qualification test
• become proficient in the techniques and practices of inspection
• demonstrate a proficient skill in the site preparation and set-up of test specimens for welding in all positions
• obtain proficient knowledge in the welding and interpretation of welding tests
• demonstrate his knowledge of safety in the welding lab at all times

Major Topics to Be Included

• Strength of materials
• Design of weldments, joint design, weld location, weld size and classification of welds
• A.W.S. Structural Welding Code interpretation
• Major methods of destructive and non-destructive testing
• Welding symbols