Welding, Level 1

Description

About our author

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) education foundation that provides portable, industry-recognized credentials and certifications for skilled craft professionals. Its comprehensive workforce development system includes accreditation, training, assessment, certification and career development solutions for the construction and maintenance industries.

Key features of this title

Practical approach to learning a craft

• Step-by-step instructions throughout the text guide trainees through technical procedures and tasks.
• An introductory page before each module lists objectives, trade terms and performance tasks.
• Prep for NCCER’s industry-recognized Welding certification sets students up for academic and professional success.

Engaging pedagogy

• QR codes link to interesting videos related to topics.
• Review questions test students’ knowledge of the content they’ve just read.
• Profiles of industry leaders offer trainees inspiring first-hand insight.

MODULES

1. Welding Safety (29101)
2. Oxyfuel Cutting (29102)
3. Plasma Arc Cutting (29103)
4. Air-Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging (29104)
5. Base Metal Preparation (29105)
6. Weld Quality (29106)
7. SMAW – Equipment and Setup (29107)
8. SMAW Electrodes (29108)
9. SMAW – Beads and Fillet Welds (29109)
10. Joint Fit-Up and Alignment (29110)
11. SMAW – Groove Welds with Backing (29111)
12. SMAW – Open-Root Groove Welds – Plate (29112)

New and updated features of this title

Fully revised content and design

• NEW: A new design, featuring hundreds of new images and illustrations, improves the readability and visual appeal of the text.
• REVISED: Each module has been completely rewritten, with the help of numerous industry experts, to cover the most current welding equipment, procedures and safety practices.
• UPDATED: Performance accreditation tasks have been revised with more usable criteria for acceptance to support student evaluation and learning.

Enhanced pedagogy

• UPDATED: Review questions per section and after each module reinforce accumulated knowledge.
• NEW: Feature boxes provide additional focus on safety considerations.

Welding, Level 1, is part of NCCER’s four-part Welding Trainee Guide and the ideal resource for students pursuing a welding career. Written by industry experts, this market leader in welding instruction features a highly visual design, technical tips from leading professionals and exam prep for NCCER’s industry-recognized Welding certification. It aligns with standards of the American Welding Society SENSE (Schools Excelling through National Skill Education).

The 6th Edition features a new, more accessible design and fully revised text. Each module has been completely rewritten, with the help of numerous industry experts, to cover the most current welding equipment, procedures and safety practices. New content includes improved safety guidelines, enhanced definitions and graphics, and a graphical lens shade guide based on OSHA data.