MODULE 1 – What is Welding?
MODULE 2 – Welding Processes and Weld Types
MODULE 3 – Welding Hazards and Environmental Protection
MODULE 4 – Managing Hazards and Accident Prevention
MODULE 5 – Oxyfuel Welding: Basics of Combustion, Fuel Types, and Flame Characteristics
MODULE 6 – Oxyfuel Welding: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Equipment
MODULE 7 – The Science of Arc Welding: Basics of Electricity
MODULE 8 – The Science of Arc Welding: Electrical Polarity and Arc Welding Equipment
MODULE 9 – Shielded Metal Arc Welding: Process Characteristics and Electrodes
MODULE 10 – Shielded Metal Arc Welding: Operations, Equipment, and Process Variables
MODULE 11 – Gas Tungsten Arc Welding: Principles, Operations, and Equipment
MODULE 12 – Gas Tungsten Arc Welding: Shielding Gases, and Process Variables
MODULE 13 – Gas Metal Arc Welding: Principles, Equipment, and Metal Transfer Modes
MODULE 14 – Gas Metal Arc Welding: Consumables, Shielding Gases, Equipment, and Process Variables
MODULE 15 – Flux Cored Arc Welding: Principles, Equipment, and Consumables
MODULE 16 – Flux Cored Arc Welding: Shielding Gases, Equipment, and Process Variables
MODULE 17 – Submerged Arc Welding: Principles, Equipment, and Materials
MODULE 18 – Submerged Arc Welding: Electrodes, Flux, Equipment, and Process Variables
MODULE 19 – Basics of Welding Metallurgy: Atomic Structures and Properties of Metals
MODULE 20 – Basics of Welding Metallurgy: States of Matter, Alloys, and Heat Affected Zones
MODULE 21 – Welding Discontinuities and Their Causes: Process, Metallurgical, and Base Metal Discontinuities
MODULE 22 – Welding Discontinuities and Their Causes: Structural Discontinuities
MODULE 23 – Oxyfuel Cutting Basics and Equipment
MODULE 24 – Oxyfuel Cutting Flame Types, Gas Types, and Cutting Variables
MODULE 25 – Oxyfuel Cutting Quality Limitations and Safety
MODULE 26 – Carbon Arc Cutting Basics and Equipment
MODULE 27 – Carbon Arc Cutting Operating Procedures & Safety
MODULE 28 – Plasma Arc Cutting Basics and Equipment
MODULE 29 – Plasma Arc Cutting Variables, Metallurgical Effects, Secondary Functions, and Safety
Who should take this course?
The AWS Welding Fundamentals Course is designed for anyone who wants to familiarize themselves with the science, methodology, terminology, and applications of the most commonly used welding and cutting processes. This course is ideal for students who need to learn the basics and established welders who want to expand their core competencies. The course is also perfect for salespersons, supervisors, and quality assurance personnel who want to expand their knowledge of welding in order to excel in the welding industry.
Do I qualify to take this course?
While comprehensive, the AWS Welding Fundamentals Course was developed specifically with the beginner in mind. Registration is open to anyone with the desire to expand their understanding of welding.
How long do I have to complete this course?
Participants have access to the course content 24 hours a day for a period of 30 days from the date of registration. After this 30-day period, participants will have an additional 10 days to pass the completion exam. The exam can be activated before the end of the 30-day period if the participant has completed all the modules.
Does this course include a completion exam?
Yes. Upon completion of the final course module, participants are prompted to take an exam designed to evaluate their comprehension of the subject matter. The completion exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions and must be completed within a 90-minute period. Participants who do not attain the 75% passing score may attempt to retake the exam a second time. Participants who attain a score of 75% or more on the completion exam earn an AWS Certificate of Completion and 14 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). The AWS Certificate of Completion can be downloaded and printed directly from the webpage.
Do I need to purchase any other materials?
No. All the materials and resources necessary to complete the course objectives are included.
Do I receive Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for completing this course?
Yes. Participants that receive a score of 75% or above on the Welding Fundamentals Completion Exam will receive an AWS Certificate of Completion and 14 Professional Development Hours (PDHs).
Can I use these Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for recertification?
Yes. Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned through American Welding Online courses can be applied towards recertification provided the PDH’s are earned during the certification period.
Do I receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for completing this course?
Yes. Participants that receive a score of 75% or above on the Completion Exam will receive an AWS Certificate of Completion and 1.4 IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
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Can I use these Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for recertification?
Yes. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) earned through AWS online courses can be applied towards recertification provided the CEUs are earned during the certification period.
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Will this course help prepare me for the Certified Welding Inspector Exam?
Yes. The Certified Welding Inspector Fundamentals Exam (Part A) contains questions concerning the topics covered in this course. This course is designed to help prepare participants for this section of the exam.
What platforms and devices can I use to view AWS Learning online courses?
You must be connected to the internet to access AWS Learning online courses. AWS supports the most recent versions of Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Internet Explorer. Courses can be viewed on desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones. Note, however, that a high speed internet connection and large screen offer a better user experience.
