Start Term
2026-2027
Course Title
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) - Pipe
Course Code
TEWT2320
Course Hours
120
Course Credits
4
Description
The GMAW Pipe course will help students become familiar with the techniques, positions and joints used for welding pipe using the GMAW process and used in structural, pipeline and pressure vessel applications.
Upon course completion, students will be able to:
• Demonstrate proper technique to weld 6” schedule 80 pipe in the 2G, 5G and 6G positions.
• Show use of RMD for the root passes, pulsed and short circuit transfers for the fill and cover passes.
• Identify techniques necessary to qualify for the American Welding Society’s (AWS) D1.1 Structural Steel Code as well as the American Society of Mechanical Engineer’s (ASME) Section IX pressure vessel and piping code.
• Demonstrate weld on 6” schedule 80 pipe in the following positions with RMD for the root and short circuit transfer and the root and pulsed for the fill and cover pass: 2G, 5G 6G.
• Qualify in the ASME IX 6G Pipe- RMD Root, Pulse Fill & Cap.
