WELD 081 - Pipe Welding - Level I

Prerequisite: WELD 075

This course is the first in a series of courses for welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. The course will cover safety procedures, electrode selection, weld joint preparation, and weld quality. Emphasis will be placed on student proficiency in welding pipe in the 1G, 2G and 5G positions in accordance with American Petroleum Institute API-1104: Standard for Welding Pipelines and Related Facilities.