Shielded Metal Arc Welding II (SMAW) Syllabus for 2026-2027
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WLDG-1376-001 Shielded Metal Arc Welding II (SMAW)

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: WLDG 1375 - minimum grade of C

Course Description

Continuation of WLDG 1375. Instruction and practice of equipment inspection, maintenance, repair and set up for shielded metal arc welding. Instruction and practice in the production of fillet and groove welds in all positions on carbon steel using 6010 and 7018 electrodes. Practice and production of assemblies and coupons to be examined and tested according to Section 8 AWS SENSE QC10.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs 2 lec 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Fundamentals of Welding

American Welding Society Published 2019

IBSN: 978-1-64322-052-9

Fundamentals of Welding Lab Manual 

American Welding Society Published 2019

IBSN: 978-1-64322-054-3

Supplies

SUPPLIES

                PPE

Quantity----Item

     (4)--AC logo long-sleeve shirt 

          --Jeans, wool pants, coveralls, or overalls (no rips or frays)

          --Plain cotton T-shirts

(no designs/imprints or v-neck/low cut shirts)

          --Leather Boots

(steel-toed preferred)

     (1)--Welding cap

     (1)--Heavy duty welding Gloves

     (1)--Light leather work Gloves

     (1)--Leather welding Jacket

     (1)--Safety glasses

     (1)--Welding Helmet w/ #9 & #10 lens

(or auto-darkening lens)

     (8)--Clear cover plates for welding helmet

     (1)--Tinted Oxyfuel safety glasses (shade #5)

     (1)--Heat shield hand pad

     (1)--Grinding face shield         

       TOOLS

Quantity----Item

(1)---Large tool bag or box

     (1)--12oz Ball peen hammer

     (1)--10 pound Welding rod container

     (1)--12” crescent wrench

     (4)--4” C-clamps

     (1)--Wrenches in sizes 3/4" to 11/8”

     (1)--Flat and Half-round Files

     (1)--Locking pliers

     (1)--Slip joint pliers

     (1)--Soapstone set

     (1)--Metal paint marker 

     (2)--Combination padlock

     (1)--12” Combination square (metal straight edge)

     (1)--Small flashlight

     (1)--Striker and matching flints

     (1)--Tape measure (16’ or larger)

     (1)--Torch tip cleaner

     (1)--Oxyfuel torch set

                Oxyfuel torch body

                Oxyfuel torch cutting head

                Oxyfuel cutting tip size #0 and #00

Oxyfuel welding tip size #0 and #1

Gentec Inline Quick Connectors

     (1)--Chipping hammer

     (1)--Wire Brush

     (1)--4.5” Angle Grinder

   (20)--4.5” Grinder Hard rock disks (thick)

   (20)--4.5” Grinder flap disks 36 grit

     (3)--4.5” Grinder hard rock pipe liner disks (thin)

     (4)--4.5” Grinder wire wheel 

 (1)---Three Ring heavy-duty binder 3”

     (1)--8.5”x11” College ruled paper

     (1)--Graph paper (4 square/inch)

     (1)--Three-ring dividers

              Consumable Metal Supplies

3/8”x7” flat plate (6)

E6010 rod (50lbs)

E7018 rod (50lbs)

Student Performance

• Prepares time or job cards, reports or records.
• Performs housekeeping duties.
• Follows verbal instructions to complete work assignments.
• Follows written instructions to complete work assignments.
• Performs safety inspections of SMAW equipment and accessories.
• Makes minor external repairs to SMAW equipment and accessories.
• Sets up for SMAW operations on carbon steel.
• Operates SMAW equipment on carbon steel.
• Makes fillet welds in all positions on carbon steel.
• Makes groove welds in all positions on carbon steel.
• Passes SMAW welder performance qualification test (3G and 4G, uphill, limited thickness test plates) on carbon steel.

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Expected Student Behavior

Notebook & Class Equipment Students are recommended to take notes during lectures and shall maintain a class notebook containing handouts and reference materials. Students shall furnish personal protective equipment to include safety glasses and have their own personal hand tools similar to those on the department tool list.   Shop Policy Read safety handouts provided, use common sense, maintain safe shop practices, keep your Lab clean, and orderly. Keep all safety shields/guards, and equipment in place at all times. Notify your Instructor of faulty wiring/equipment, worn or damaged tools, or missing parts. No horseplay is allowed whatsoever. Academic disciplinary measures will be promptly administered to offending person(s). Please help the Instructor to maintain order so that he can be free to use your time for more effective teaching, and less time housekeeping. We all can enjoy the benefits of an effective and conducive learning environment. Remember to use your safety glasses when entering the shop area.   Tools, Equipment, and Clothing Students shall wear appropriate clothing to perform any work task assigned. Tools and equipment specified for this class and any preliminary class in the curriculum are to be furnished by the student. Failure to dress for work or bring needed equipment may count as an absence. All tools should be properly used and cared for, thus allowing for longevity and safety of both the user and the tool.   Stealing, vandalism, or pilferage will be dealt with severely!! No drugs, tobacco, drinks, or food allowed!   All students are expected to follow the Amarillo College Students Code of Conduct. Any violation of this Code will be dealt with appropriately.

Grading Criteria

Students should complete all projects and performance Tests at the REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LEVEL.  They will be scored on neatness, completeness, procedure, professionalism, attitude, attendance, punctuality, shop cleanup, and SAFETY PRACTICES. The Bend Tests are considered to be the final exam.

The final overall grade will be determined as follows:

Attendance/Participation                        16 sessions                1,600 pts. possible

Projects/Performance                            8 sessions               1, 200 pts. possible

Homework/Notebook                                                                                      100 pts. possible

Bend Test 1                                                                                                   140 pts. possible

Bend Test 2                                                                                                   140 pts possible

Bend Test 3                                                                                                   140 pts. possible

Bend Test 4                                                                                                   140 pts. possible

Bend Test 5                                                                                                   140 pts. possible

Bend Test 6                                                                                                   140 pts. possible

Bend Test 7                                                                                                   140 pts. possible

Bend Test 8                                                                                                   140 pts. possible

Written Exam                                                                                                 100 pts. possible

                                                                                                    TOTAL    4,120 pts. possible

 

          >90%------------A

          80-89%---------B

          70-79%---------C

          60-69%---------D

          <60%-----------F

  

Tutoring Policy College Wide 

Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. The instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the students to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty- or SI-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. The tutoring service assigned, the due date for when the tutoring must be completed, and the amount of tutoring required are at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally, the task will alert the student's success team. Students who do not fulfill the assigned tutoring task may be subject to program- and course-specific penalties that could result in a grade reduction and/or in not being allowed to progress in the course until the tutoring requirement has been satisfied. 

Attendance

Attendance in class and lab participation is regarded as a requirement and an obligation for learning.  Due to class schedules in the accelerated program, it will not be possible to have makeup days for classes which have been missed.  Students should make every effort possible to attend and be on time for all classes.  Being more than 20 minutes late for class or leaving early without the instructor’s permission will be counted as a ½ day absence.

 

 

 

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SAFETY IS OUR ONE MOST IMPORTANT CONCERN.  NO ONE IS ALLOWED IN ANY SHOP WITHOUT SAFETY GLASSES, AS WELL AS ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE SAFETY GEAR.  ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW THE AMARILLO COLLEGE TECHNICAL EDUCATION CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT.  COMPLIANCE WITH THE CODE IS MANDATORY FOR CLASS PARTICIPATION.