Start Term
2026-2027
Course Title
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) - Pre-Pipe
Course Code
TEWT2116
Course Hours
90
Course Credits
3
Description
The SMAW Pre-Pipe course will help students become familiar with the techniques, positions and joints used for welding pipe as used in structural pipeline and pressure vessel applications. This course will instruct students in the specialized techniques used for pipe welding applications such as open root V grooves, using SMAW E7018 and SMAW E6010. Students with D1.1 structural steel certification in this process may waive this course. SMAW may be waived if a student has a D1.1 structural steel certification in this process.
Upon course completion, students will be able to:
• Classify specialized techniques used for pipe welding applications.
• Interpret open root “V” grooves, using SMAW E7018 and SMAW E6010.
• Demonstrate a tack using the feathering technique on ⅜”-½” plate with different size root opening.
• Demonstrate a weld on ⅜”-½” plate in the following positions with E6010 Electrodes for the root, E7018 electrodes for the fill and cover pass: 2G, 3G and 4G.
• Demonstrate a weld on ⅜”-½” plate in the following positions with E6010 Electrodes for the root, first fill (hot pass) and E7018 Electrode for the last fill and cover pass: 2G, 3G and 4G.
