Welding Fundamentals
Overview of Welding Processes42Welding Equipment and Safety47Welding Terminology and Symbols47Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)41Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)39Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)41Types of Welded Joints45Joint Preparation Techniques40Welding Position and Techniques47Visual Inspection Techniques43Non-Destructive Testing Methods41Welding Codes and Standards45
Arc Welding Processes
Definition and History of Arc Welding42Types of Arc Welding Processes48Safety Considerations in Arc Welding40Equipment and Setup for Arc Welding48Principles of SMAW43Electrode Types and Applications48Joint Preparation and Welding Techniques42Defects and Troubleshooting in SMAW41Principles of GMAW45Equipment and Consumables for GMAW43Welding Techniques and Applications47Defects and Troubleshooting in GMAW44Principles of FCAW45Types of FCAW Wires and Applications45Welding Techniques and Joint Design44Defects and Troubleshooting in FCAW41Principles of GTAW42Equipment and Consumables for GTAW40Welding Techniques and Applications41Defects and Troubleshooting in GTAW45Pulsed Arc Welding41Gas Metal Arc Welding - Short Circuit Transfer41Gas Metal Arc Welding - Spray Transfer44Advanced Joint Designs and Welding Procedures44
Gas Welding Processes
Definition and History of Gas Welding44Types of Gas Welding Equipment42Safety Precautions in Gas Welding46Principles of Oxy-Fuel Gas Welding42Setting Up and Operating Oxy-Fuel Equipment45Welding Techniques and Joint Design36Principles of SMAW43Equipment and Setup for SMAW44Welding Techniques and Applications41Principles of GTAW35Equipment and Setup for GTAW38Welding Techniques and Applications43Principles of PAW43Equipment and Setup for PAW41Welding Techniques and Applications41Pipe Welding42Welding of Non-Ferrous Metals40Welding Automation and Robotics42
Welding Metallurgy
Definition and Scope of Welding Metallurgy40Structure and Properties of Metals37Phase Transformations in Metals45Weldability of Metals45Carbon Steels41Alloy Steels45Stainless Steels43Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys46Other Non-Ferrous Metals44Arc Welding Processes43Resistance Welding Processes40Solid-State Welding Processes46Welding Defects and Their Prevention28American Welding Society (AWS) Codes43Other Welding Codes and Standards46Welding Inspection and Testing47
Welding Inspection and Testing
Definition and Purpose of Welding Inspection41Codes and Standards for Welding Inspection46Visual Inspection Techniques41Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Methods40Tensile Testing42Bend Testing45Impact Testing45Inspection Reports and Records44Interpretation of Inspection Results43Communication and Reporting of Inspection Findings44
Welding Safety and Health
Importance of Safety in Welding42Overview of Welding Safety Regulations43Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)40Electrical Hazards40Fire and Explosion Hazards47Fume and Gas Hazards43Noise Hazards46Ergonomic Hazards46Safe Work Practices40Fire Prevention and Control43Ventilation and Respiratory Protection41Electrical Safety41Ergonomic Considerations43Respiratory Hazards44Skin Hazards43Eye Hazards47Hearing Hazards47Reproductive Hazards41Emergency Response Plan41First Aid and CPR44Accident Investigation and Reporting47
Welding Blueprint Reading
Purpose and Importance of Welding Blueprints45Blueprint Symbols and Conventions48Blueprint Scales and Dimensions40Types of Weld Joints41Weld Symbols32Weld Joint Preparation40Blueprint Reading Process45Material Identification and Selection40Welding Procedure Specifications42Complex Weldments and Assemblies47Tolerances and Allowances45Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Symbols44
Welding Fabrication
Introduction to Welding Safety46Fire Prevention and Control48Electrical Safety43Gas Safety45Ventilation and Respiratory Protection45Arc Welding Processes43Gas Welding Processes48Plasma Arc Welding41Laser Welding40Ferrous Metals45Non-Ferrous Metals46Welding Consumables40Joint Design and Preparation41Welding Positions40Welding Defects and Inspection41Structural Welding43Industrial Welding44Pipeline Welding38
Welding Automation
Definition and Overview of Welding Automation49Types of Welding Automation Systems48Components of a Welding Automation System40Welding Automation Programming Languages40Creating and Editing Welding Programs48Operating and Troubleshooting Welding Automation Systems41Sensor-Based Welding Automation42Robotic Welding for Complex Geometries40Integration of Welding Automation with Other Manufacturing Processes47Safety Considerations for Welding Automation46Maintenance and Calibration of Welding Automation Systems46Troubleshooting and Repair of Welding Automation Systems41
Welding Career Exploration
Overview of Welding Industry40Career Opportunities in Welding44Education and Training Requirements45Arc Welding Processes41Other Welding Processes42Welding Techniques40Welding Safety Regulations40Welding Codes and Standards43Environmental Considerations42Job Search Strategies43Career Advancement Opportunities42Professional Development43