Qualification with groove welds qualifies for both groove and fillet welds so an emphasis is placed on plate groove weld tests. The processes covered are Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metallic Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). All positions of welding will be performed in these processes. Serves as a final preparation for students for American Welding Society (AWS) certification tests administered in the lab.
- Teacher: Gary Gouin