This session is to instructor certify participants for AWS Basic Welding D1.1 and D1.9. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ THE REQUIRED MATERIALS TO BRING!

Agenda:

Day 1, November 3rd: Basic Welder Qualification - Classroom, Day 1, 8 AM to 4 PM

Basic TEA welder certifications, how to conduct, log in, submit and view certifications.

AWS D1.1 Tack, AWS D9.1 Fillet Testing, AWD D1.1 and ASME BPV Code Fillet Testing

How to use basic weld inspection tools, (provided) Fillet size and Undercut Gauges

Review of other certifications in AWS SENSE and AWS Certified Welder, how to obtain.

Brief discussion on materials, supplies need for hands on day Dec. 19.

Day 2, November 4th: Basic Welder Qualification- Hands on, Day 2, 8 AM to 4 PM

Instructor demonstrations of all TEA welder testing joints (AWS SENSE and CW have additional req’mts)

Teacher practice, testing and certification of AWS D1.1 and AWS D9.1 welder Qual Tests.

Teacher demonstration, qualification and certification in Oxy Fuel Torch Operation

Teacher training on how to administer, submit, view and interpret welder qualification testing docs.

All participants will receive:

Professional development credit hours, certificate of training and welder certification wallet card;

Online welder qualification/certification profile in the international certification registry;

Training manual, welder testing lesson plans, instructional lesson plans, free trial period for virtual learning;

Visual weld inspection tool kit; oxy-fuel torch training and certification.

Also, we will begin the process for additional certifications that require some additional post-training work:

AWS Certified Welder Credential upon passing, (limited availability for this test)

Weld shop accreditation as an approved testing and training center

Certified welding inspector, (various options available)

Materials, supplies and equipment needed:

1/4" x 2” x 20’ steel strap (can be cut into smaller sections)

3/8” x 3” x 20’ steel bar (can be cut into smaller sections)

1/2" x 4” x 4” steel bar

SMAW, GMAW power sources - Provided by host site

Hydraulic press- for breaking and bending required welds - Provided by host site

Horizontal band saw- for cutting and sectioning welded plates for testing - Provided by host site

1/8” E7018 welding electrodes - Must bring enough to demonstrate all required skills

ER70S-6 GMAW wire - Must bring enough to demonstrate all required skills