PMT 0165C - Shielded Metal Arc Weld (SMAW) Pipe Welding

200 Clock Hours
(Offered as needed)

This course introduces the student to the practices and procedures of welding carbon steel pipe using the Shielded Metal Arc Weld (SMAW) process. Emphasis is placed on pipe positions, electrode selection, joint geometry, joint preparation and fit-up. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate pipe positions, proper electrodes selection, proper joint geometry, joint preparation, fit-up, and proper SMAW pipe welding techniques in accordance with applicable codes.

*Vocational courses are not applicable to the A.A. or A.S. degree or to the College Credit Certificate without an approved articulation agreement. Vocational courses, offered in clock hours, are courses that can be used for the awarding of Career and Technical or Vocational Certificates. In addition, vocational courses may be articulated to college credit and applied to college credit certificates or A.S. degree programs. Students should work closely with an advisor to plan their studies in a way to take advantage of this opportunity.