Understanding Welding Codes and Procedures

In this course Understanding Welding Codes and Procedures, you will learn from an industry expert an overview of the Codes, Standards, and Specifications that govern the welding industry.Industry organizations such as the American Welding Society (AWS), the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and the American Petroleum Institute (API) publish a wide range of standards covering everything from simple carbon steel structural applications to nuclear power plant construction. Understanding how to read and interpret these standards, and how to integrate their requirements into your organization's training documents and work instructions is key to a successful career in welding.Some of the topics you will learn in this course include:The major industry trade groups and the standards they issueThe key sections found in most standards including general info, joint design, base material, filler material, positions, electrical characteristics, and moreBest practices in writing Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) to align with the major codesThe key sections of the WPS including Essential, Non-essential, and Supplementary Essential VariablesAn overview of welding inspection including test coupons, tensile testing, bend testing, impact testing, non-destructive testing and visual inspectionWelder Performance Qualification documentation and testingWhen you enroll in this course, you also get instant access to 14 downloadable resources that allow you to continue your learning and implement some of the procedures you're learning. Downloadable resources with this course include:PQR ExampleWPS ExampleNon-Essential Variables, Study GuideToughness Testing Impact Behavior Study GuidePre-WPS