WELD 206 - Welding Inspection and Qualification

Credits: 2
Lecture Contact Hours: 1
Lab Contact Hours: 1
Description: Quality welders are in demand today. It is important that these welders possess a working knowledge of weld test equipment and qualification as well as be able to test and evaluate welds. Proper use of weld test gages and equipment, dye penetrant, fluorescent dye penetrant, magnetic particle and destructive testing equipment and techniques will be covered.

Prerequisites: WELD 205
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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Course Competencies

Demonstrate proper use of welding gages.
Prepare welding samples for dye penetrant testing.
Determine when fluorescent dye penetrant is to be used.
Identify weld defects by Magnetic particle examination.
Demonstrate the destructive testing process.
Determine causes of failure in destructive testing.
Explain ultrasonic and X Ray test methods.