The course objective of the Journeyman Welder is for students to gain entry level employment in the welding field, as well as making each student a proficient pipe welder using SMAW and TIG processes, as well as teaching MIG & Flux core Welding, while providing skills for pipe welding and manufacturing. The course also teaches field and shop safety, pipe fitting skills and basic blueprint readings. Certain subjects may be taken out of numerical sequence to accommodate school class scheduling polices. The Journeyman Welder offers a greater scope of welding processes and allows more time to become polished in a certain specialty.
Journeyman Welding II offers an additional 10 weeks/250 hours than Welding I. This course
will expand on the pipe fitting course and include more hands on Fitting and Rigging.
Course subject descriptions are as follows:
Module 1 Properties of Metal 125 clock hours/25 lecture/100 lab/5 credits
The classroom section of this module explains the different weld defects that are associated with various types of weld processes. The techniques and tools used in the fabrication of both plate and pipe with attention to welding code standards. The metallurgical properties of various metals and the need to preheat and post heat.
Module 2 Cutting Techniques of Metal 125 clock hours/25 lecture/100 lab/5 credits
The classroom section of this subject includes:
1. Proper personal protective equipment relative to Oxyfuel cutting.
2. Set up and use of Oxyfuel cutting techniques.
3. Set up and use of Plasma cutting as well as Arc Gouging Techniques.
Shop time consist of learning to cut and prepare metal plate, fundamental techniques for per-forming overlap beads and fillet welds in all positions using SMAW (stick) processes with 7018 electrodes, and cleaning and inspecting welds for defects and discontinuities.
Module 3 Production Welding Techniques 125 clock hours/25 lecture/100 lab/5 credits
The classroom section of this subject includes:
1. The use of weld symbols in welding blueprints
2. The different types of weld joints.
3. The review of drawings and shapes in relation to 3 view drawings.
4. The implementation of GMAW techniques as a cost effective alternative to slower welding processes.
5. The implementation of SMAW techniques as a suitable alternative to stick welding.
Module 4 OSHA/Cranes/Rigging 125 clock hours/25 lecture/100 lab/5 credits
The classroom section of this subject includes:
1. Ten hour OSHA training session.
2. The different types of knot tying for safe material handling.
3. The importance of proper crane signals as well as knowing proper rigging methods.
4. The importance of knowing weight limitations of cranes as well as rigging equipment.
5. Research paper on the history of welding.
Shop time for this term consist of performing SMAW process in all positions on T-joints, Bevel V-groove welds. 6010 electrodes are used for the root pass and 7018 low hydrogen rods are used for the fill. Teaches MIG processes (hard wire and flux core) on carbon steel on metal thickness from 10 gauge to 1/2‖, in all positions including 1G, 2F, 2G, 3F and 3G.
Module 5 Metallurgy/Vocabulary 125 clock hours/25 lecture/100 lab/5 credits
The classroom section of this subject includes:
1. The vocabulary and language spoken in regards to fit up and welding of various applica-tions.
2. The understanding of welding machine set up for different applications.
3. SMAW welding applications and machine set up.
4. GTWA welding applications and machine set up.
5. The different metallurgical properties of metals.
Shop time combines TIG and SMAW processes on carbon and stainless steel pipe, with the emphasis on techniques for welding stainless and carbon 2G, 5G, and 6G positions.
Module 6 Basic Math/Basic Fitting Principals 125 clock hours/25 lecture/100 lab/5 credits
The classroom section of this subject includes:
1. This includes solving various math problems with fractions and decimals.
2. The math involved in basic pipe fitting.
3. The use of isometric drawings applied to pipe runs of various configurations.
4. Solving various piping runs with the sue of self drawn isometrics, as well as pulling various
measurements in order to complete the task.
Shop time combines TIG and SMAW processes on carbon and stainless steel pipe, with the
emphasis on techniques for welding stainless and carbon 2G, 5G, and 6G positions.
Module 7 Basic Pipe Fitting 125 clock hours/25 lecture/100 lab/5 credits
The classroom section of this subject includes:
1. Reading ISO Drawings.
2. 45 degree offsets
3. Introduce T’s and takeoffs
4. 30 & 60 degree offsets
5. Finding unknown angles
Shop goals are proper rigging and pipe hanger install. Pull measurements for pipe runs.
Measure/fabricate 45 degree Offsets. Increase difficulty of pipe runs and fabricate 30 and 60 degree offsets.
Module 8 Advanced Pipe Fitting 125 clock hours/25 lecture/100 lab/5 credits
The classroom section of this subject includes:
1. More difficult ISO’s.
2. Explain rolling offsets.
3. Fabricate odd angled fittings.
4. Course Review.
5. Course Final.
Shop goals are Fabricate/Weld saddles. Run pipe A to B Economically. Multiple pipe
Runs various angles and review of all pipe applications.
Basic Plate Welding 150 clock hours / 30 lecture / 120 lab / 6 credits
The classroom section of this subject stresses the importance of shop and field safety with instruction focusing on, but not limited to, the use of protective clothing and proper welding gear, oxyacetylene cutting, torch part identification, torch set-up, and welding rod selection and definition. Shop time consists of learning to cut and prepare metal plate, fundamental techniques for performing overlap beads and fillet welds in all positions using the SMAW (stick) processes with 7018 electrodes, and cleaning and inspecting welds for correct size and purity.
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