Module 7

Module Seven (29107-15) introduces the trainees to methods and procedures related to setting up SMAW equipment. Trainees will learn safety procedures, current characteristics, various kinds of SMAW equipment, and maintenance.

Objectives

Learning Objective 1 • Identify SMAW-related safety practices and explain how electrical characteristics apply to SMAW.

a. Define SMAW and identify related safety practices.

b. Explain how various current characteristics apply to SMAW.

Learning Objective 2 • Identify and describe SMAW equipment.

a. Identify and describe various types of SMAW machines.

b. Identify and describe SMAW welding cable and connectors.

c. Identify common tools used to clean a weld.

Learning Objective 3 • Explain how to set up and start SMAW equipment.

a. Explain how to set up SMAW equipment.

b. Explain how to start, stop, and maintain SMAW equipment.

Performance Task Performance Task 1 (Learning Objectives 2 and 3) • Set up a machine for SMAW.