Phase 2 – SMAW Pipe Welder

7 Weeks; 280 Hours

Course Info

Students learn how to weld pipe with SMAW on all sizes of pipe, from 8” to 2” in the booth and in the pipe rack simulator. Upon completion, students are certified to AWS specifications in accordance with ASME Section IX.

7 Weeks; 280 Hours
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This teaches Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) on pipe. Students learn the following skills:

  1. Use and care of pipe welding tools.
  2. Intro to pipe welding.
  3. Proper electrode sizing and selection.
  4. Arc strikes, shielding gas, hydrogen cracking.
  5. The importance of pre-heating base material.
  6. Pressure ratings, temperature reaction, expansion/contraction.
  7. Amperage/Voltage ranges, Travel speed, Heat inputs.
  8. Proper end prep, and fit-up techniques for pipe welding.
  9. Body positioning techniques when pipe welding with SMAW.
  10. Weld defects and acceptance criteria for AWS and ASME codes.
  11. Intro to open-root pipe welding, electrode selection, and industry uses.
  12. SMAW pipe welding techniques for all positions.
  13. Non-Destructive Testing techniques for the piping industry.
  14. Weld defects and repair procedures in accordance with applicable piping codes.
  15. SMAW weld repair techniques and common industry practices.
  16. SMAW pipe rack welding techniques.

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Phase 1 – SMAW Structural Welder

No experience needed, show up and learn the basics. Students are provided a pack out that includes all the basic welding tools needed to complete the course. Students learn welding/shop safety, welding machine set up and operation, how to weld SMAW fillets, full penetration v-groove welds, and oxy-fuel cutting procedures.

Phase 3 – GTAW Pipe Welder

This teaches Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/SMAW)COMBO welding on pipe. Students are provided all the GTAW welding tools needed (including TIG torch) to complete the course, however, tools that are not stated on their Welder III tool list must be purchased by the student. Students learn how to weld pipe with SMAW on all sizes of pipe, from 8” to 2” in the booth and in the pipe rack simulator. Upon completion, students are certified to AWS specifications in accordance with ASME Section IX.

Phase 4 – Advanced SMAW DOWNHILL & GTAW STAINLESS Pipe Welding

Students are provided all the welding tools needed to complete the course, however, any other tools needed that are not stated on their Welder IV tool list must be purchased by the student. Students learn how to weld pipe with GTAW and SMAW on all sizes of pipe, from 16” to 2”. Upon completion, students are certified to AWS specifications in accordance with ASME section IX.

THE ULTIMATE PROFESSIONAL PIPE WELDER COURSE

No experience required. This combined course is a 6-month training program of “Phase 1-4”, tailored to people interested in a pipe welding career. This is our main program that shapes and builds the next generation of pipe welders. This includes: Work ethic, job site safety, communication skills, and financial training to build top-notch, solid employees.

Welcome to Western Welding Academy

Western Welding Academy is the only pipe welding school in the country that is solely owned and operated by real pipeline/pipe welders. At WWA we have the most elite, highest skilled welders in the world teaching students how to weld pipe.

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