Faculty Syllabus

WLDG-1457 Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

David Schenk


Credit Spring 2026

Section(s)

WLDG-1457-002 (19168)
LEC MW 7:25pm - 8:45pm RRC RRC5 5131.00

LAB MW 8:45pm - 10:00pm RRC RRC5 5131.00

WLDG-1457-020 (28031)
LEC TuTh 7:45pm - 9:05pm RVS RVSC 3117

LAB TuTh 9:05pm - 10:20pm RVS RVSC 3117

Course Requirements

Students take this course typically to satisfy one of the following objectives:

  •  You are pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree in Welding Technology at Austin Community College, and this course is one of your degree requirements.
     
  • You are employed in the field of welding technology, you are making a transition to pipe welding, and you need to develop open-root welding skills.
     
  • You are employed in the field of welding technology, and you want to develop groove-welding skills to apply to the fabrication of plate structures such as buildings, bridges, and offshore platforms.

Readings

Larry Jeffus, Welding Principles and Applications 8th Edition

 

Handouts and other material will be given out throughout the semester.

Course Subjects

PROJECT LIST

Vee-Groove Butt Joints—With Backing

Project Number Skill Completion Date Course Completion
1. Flat (1G) E-6010 6%
2. Horizontal (2G) E-6010 12%
3. Vertical (3G) E-6010 18%
4. Overhead (4G) E-6010 24%
5. Flat (1G) E-7018 32%
6. Horizontal (2G) E-7018 38%
7. Vertical (3G) E-7018—Guided bend test specimens required at this point 44%
8. Overhead (4G) E-7018—Guided bend test specimens required at this point 50%

Vee-Groove Butt Joints—Open Root

Project Number Skill Completion Date Course Completion
9. Flat (1G) E-6010—all passes 56%
10. Horizontal (2G) E-6010—all passes Grade of "D"—62%
11. Vertical (3G) E-6010—all passes 68%
12. Overhead (4G) E-6010—all passes Grade of "C"—74%
13. Flat (1G) E-6010—root and hot passes

E-7018—fill and cap passes Grade of "B"—80%

14. Horizontal (2G) E-6010—root and hot passes

E-7018—fill and cap passes 88%

15. Vertical (3G) E-6010—root and hot passes
E-7018—fill and cap passes
Guided bend test specimens
required at this point 94%

16. Overhead (4G) E-6010—root and hot passes
E-7018—fill and cap passes
Guided bend test specimens
required at this point Grade of “A”—100%
Calculation of Final Grade

Projects Percent Completed__________% x 60% = __________Points
Examinations Average of Grades__________% x 40% = __________Points

WLDG 1457: Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Updated 8-17-18

Safety examination: Chapter 2
Mid-term examination: Chapters 6 and 24
Final examination: Chapters 25 and 6

Total Points____________Final Course Grade____________

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

This course is designed to prepare you for AWS D1.1 Code Welding Certification. Students will be expected to practice and hone skills that will be used in industry throughout the country.

Office Hours

T Th 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM RVS

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Office Hours

T Th 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM RVS

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Published: 01/27/2026 09:32:26