Welding

L1 WELDING Plasma Arc Cutting (7.5 Hours) ALIGNS WITH AWS SENSE
LEVEL 1
ISBN 978-0-13-792459-2 STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
(Module ID 29103) Introduces plasma arc cutting equipment
and safe work area preparation. Identies correct amperage, gas NCCER is pleased to
pressures, and ow rates. Covers plasma-arc cutting methods for support the American
piercing, slotting, squaring, and beveling metals. Explains how to Welding Society’s Schools
store equipment and clean the work area. Excelling through National
Air-Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging (10 Hours) Skills Education (SENSE) Entry Welder program
Curriculum Notes with Levels 1 and 2 of its Welding curriculum. This
ISBN 978-0-13-792460-8
• 365 Hours (includes Core) (Module ID 29104) Introduces air-carbon arc cutting equipment curriculum supports the key learning indicators
• Revised: 2022, Sixth Edition and processes. Identies the electrodes and safe operation of the and performance accreditation tasks required to
equipment. Provides step-by-step instructions for performing air- complete the current SENSE program.
• Sequenced in accordance with the American Welding
carbon arc washing and gouging activities.
Society’s (AWS) S.E.N.S.E school requirements. When
combined with NCCER Welding Level 2, the content aligns Base Metal Preparation (12.5 Hours) SMAW – Beads and Fillet Welds (100 Hours)
with the key indicators specifed in AWS EG2.0:2008 Level ISBN 978-0-13-792463-9 ISBN 978-0-13-792469-1
1-Entry Welder. (Module ID 29105) Describes how to clean and prepare all types (Module ID 29109) Describes the preparation and setup of arc
• Downloadable instructor resources are available. of base metals for cutting or welding. Identies and explains joint welding equipment and the process of striking an arc. Explains how
design and base metal preparation for all welding tasks. to detect and correct arc blow. Describes how to make stringer,
PAPERBACK ISBN weave, overlapping beads, and llet welds.
Weld Quality (10 Hours)
Trainee Guide: $74.99 978-0-13-792453-0 Joint Fit-Up and Alignment (5 Hours)
ISBN 978-0-13-792464-6
DIGITAL ISBN (Module ID 29106) Identies the codes that govern welding, ISBN 978-0-13-792471-4
including marine welds. Identies and explains weld imperfections (Module ID 29110) Describes job code specications. Explains
NCCERconnect with how to use t-up gauges and measuring devices to check t-up
Pearson eText: $99.99 978-0-13-792477-6 and causes. Describes non-destructive testing, visual inspection
criteria, welder qualication tests, and the importance of quality and alignment and use plate and pipe t-up and alignment
Trainee Guide + NCCERconnect workmanship tools to properly prepare joists. Explains how to check for joint
with Pearson e-text: $104.99 978-0-13-792478-3 misalignment and poor t.
Core + Welding L1: $137.98 978-0-13-821270-4 SMAW – Equipment and Setup (5 Hours)
ISBN 978-0-13-792467-7 SMAW – Groove Welds with Backing (50 Hours)
(Module ID 29107) Describes SMAW welding and welding safety. ISBN 978-0-13-792473-8
MODULES (Module ID 29111) Introduces groove welds and explains how to
The modules listed below are included in the Trainee Guide. The Explains how to connect welding current and set up arc welding
equipment. Also explains how to use tools for cleaning welds. set up welding equipment for making groove welds. Describes
following ISBNs are for ordering individual modules only. how to make groove welds with backing. Provides procedures for
Welding Safety (5 Hours) SMAW Electrodes (2.5 Hours) making at, horizontal, vertical, and overhead groove welds.
ISBN 978-0-13-792455-4 ISBN 978-0-13-792468-4
(Module ID 29108) Describes electrode characteristics and different SMAW – Open-Root Groove Welds – Plate
(Module ID 29101) Covers safety equipment, protective clothing, (60 Hours)
and procedures applicable to the cutting and welding of metals. types of ller metals. Reviews the role of the American Welding
Society (AWS) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers ISBN 978-0-13-792476-9
Oxyfuel Cutting (17.5 Hours) (ASME). Explains proper storage and control of ller metals and (Module ID 29112) Introduces various types of groove welds
ISBN 978-0-13-792457-8 identies the use of codes. and describes how to prepare for groove welding. Describes the
(Module ID 29102) Explains the safety requirements for techniques required to produce various open V-groove welds.
oxyfuel cutting. Identies oxyfuel cutting equipment and setup
requirements. Explains how to light, adjust, and shut down oxyfuel
equipment. Trainees will perform cutting techniques that include
straight line, piercing, bevels, washing, and gouging.

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 Welding (continued)

L2 WELDING Reading Welding Detail Drawings (10 Hours) FCAW – Plate (60 Hours)
ISBN 978-0-13-836598-1 ISBN 978-0-13836589-9
LEVEL 2 (Module ID 29202) Identies and explains welding detail drawings. (Module ID 29210) Explains how to set up and use FCAW
Describes lines, lls, object views, and dimensioning on drawings. equipment and how to select and use different ller metals and
Explains how to use notes on drawings and the bill of materials. shielding gases. Describes how to make multiple-pass llet and
Explains how to sketch and draw basic welding drawings. V-groove welds on carbon steel plate in various positions.
Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties GTAW – Equipment and Filler Metals (10 Hours)
Curriculum Notes of Metals (7.5 Hours) ISBN 978-0-13-836592-9
ISBN 978-0-13-836579-0 (Module ID 29207) Explains GTAW safety. Identies and explains
Curriculum Notes (Module ID 29203) Explains physical characteristics, mechanical the use of GTAW equipment, ller metals, and shielding gases.
properties, composition, and classication of common ferrous and Covers the setup of GTAW equipment.
• 227.5 Hours
nonferrous metals. Identies the various standard metal forms GTAW – Plate (60 Hours)
• Revised: 2024, Sixth Edition
and structural shapes. Shows how to extract metal information
• Sequenced in accordance with the American Welding ISBN 978-0-13-836593-6
from Welding Procedure Specication (WPS) sheets and Procedure
Society’s (AWS) S.E.N.S.E school requirements. When (Module ID 29208) Describes how to build pads on carbon steel
Qualication Records (PQRs). Covers visual inspection, magnetic
combined with NCCER Welding Level 1, the content aligns plate using GTAW and carbon steel ller metal. Also explains how
testing, and X-ray uorescent spectrometry methods used to
with the key indicators specifed in AWS EG2.0:2008 Level to make multiple-pass GTAW llet welds on carbon steel plate
identify metals.
1-Entry Welder. coupons in the 1F, 2F, 3F, and 4F positions, and how to make
• Downloadable instructor resources are available. Preheating and Postheating of Metals (5 Hours) GTAW V-groove welds in the 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G positions.
ISBN 978-0-13-836583-7
PAPERBACK ISBN (Module ID 29204) Explains preheating, interpass temperature
Trainee Guide: $99.99 978-0-13-821616-0 control, and postheating procedures that sometimes need to be
done to preserve weldment strength, ductility, and weld quality.
DIGITAL ISBN Covers the equipment used for heat treating metals.
NCCERconnect Access Card: $99.99 978-0-13-821605-4 GMAW and FCAW – Equipment and Filler Metals
NCCERconnect + Trainee Guide: $129.99 978-0-13-821623-8 (10 Hours)
ISBN 978-0-13-836584-4
MODULES (Module ID 29205) Describes general safety procedures for GMAW
The modules listed below are included in the Trainee Guide. The and FCAW. Identies GMAW and FCAW equipment and explains the
following ISBNs are for ordering individual modules only. ller metals and shielding gases used to perform GMAW and FCAW.
Explains how to set up and use GMAW and FCAW equipment and
Welding Symbols (5 Hours) how to clean GMAW and FCAW welds.
ISBN 978-0-13-836597-4
(Module ID 29201) Identies and explains the different types of GMAW – Plate (60 Hours)
llet weld, groove weld, and non destructive examination symbols. ISBN 978-0-13-836587-5
Explains how to read welding symbols on drawings, specications, (Module ID 29209) Explains how to set up and use GMAW
and Welding Procedure Specications (WPS). equipment and how to select and use different ller metals and
shielding gases. Describes how to make multiple-pass llet and
V-groove welds on carbon steel plate in various positions.

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 Welding Level 1

L1 WELDING (FIFTH EDITION) Oxyfuel Cutting (17.5 Hours)

ISBN 978-0-13-418268-1 ALIGNS WITH AWS SENSE STANDARDS
LEVEL 1 (Module ID 29102-15) Explains the safety requirements for AND GUIDELINES
oxyfuel cutting. Identies oxyfuel cutting equipment and setup NCCER is pleased to
requirements. Explains how to light, adjust, and shut down oxyfuel support the American
equipment. Trainees will perform cutting techniques that include
straight line, piercing, bevels, washing, and gouging.
Welding Society’s
Schools Excelling
Curriculum Notes Plasma Arc Cutting (7.5 Hours) through National Skills Education (SENSE)
ISBN 978-0-13-418269-8 Entry Welder program with Levels 1 and 2 of
• 362.5 Hours (Module ID 29103-15) Introduces plasma arc cutting equipment its Welding curriculum. This curriculum supports
• Includes 75 hours of Core, which is a prerequisite for and safe work area preparation. Identies correct amperage, gas
the key learning indicators and performance
Level 1 completion and must be purchased separately. pressures, and ow rates. Covers plasma-arc cutting methods for
For more information, please refer to page 9 of the full piercing, slotting, squaring, and beveling metals. Explains how to accreditation tasks required to complete the
Curriculum Catalog or visit www.nccer.org/catalog. store equipment and clean the work area. current SENSE program.
• Revised: 2015, Fifth Edition Air-Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging (10 Hours)
• Sequenced in accordance with the American Welding ISBN 978-0-13-418270-4 SMAW – Beads and Fillet Welds (100 Hours)
Society’s (AWS) S.E.N.S.E school requirements. When (Module ID 29104-15) Introduces air-carbon arc cutting equipment ISBN 978-0-13-418025-0
combined with NCCER Welding Level 2, the content aligns and processes. Identies the electrodes and safe operation of the (Module ID 29109-15) Describes the preparation and setup of arc
with the key indicators specifed in AWS EG2.0:2008 Level equipment. Provides step-by-step instructions for performing air- welding equipment and the process of striking an arc. Explains how
1-Entry Welder. carbon arc washing and gouging activities. to detect and correct arc blow. Describes how to make stringer,
• Downloadable instructor resources are available. weave, overlapping beads, and llet welds.
Base Metal Preparation (12.5 Hours)
HARDCOVER ISBN ISBN 978-0-13-414043-8 Joint Fit-Up and Alignment (5 Hours)
Trainee Guide: $74.99 978-0-13-413110-8 (Module ID 29105-15) Describes how to clean and prepare all ISBN 978-0-13-418024-3
types of base metals for cutting or welding. Identies and explains (Module ID 29110-15) Describes job code specications. Explains
PAPERBACK ISBN joint design and base metal preparation for all welding tasks. how to use t-up gauges and measuring devices to check t-up
and alignment and use plate and pipe t-up and alignment
Trainee Guide: $74.99 978-0-13-416311-6 Weld Quality (10 Hours)
tools to properly prepare joists. Explains how to check for joint
ISBN 978-0-13-414044-5 misalignment and poor t.
DIGITAL ISBN (Module ID 29106-15) Identies the codes that govern welding,
NCCERconnect Access Card: $74.99 978-0-13-452916-5 including marine welds. Identies and explains weld imperfections SMAW – Groove Welds with Backing (50 Hours)
NCCERconnect + and causes. Describes non-destructive testing, visual inspection ISBN 978-0-13-418023-6
Hardcover Trainee Guide: $104.99 978-0-13-457828-6 criteria, welder qualication tests, and the importance of quality (Module ID 29111-15) Introduces groove welds and explains how
NCCERconnect + workmanship to set up welding equipment for making groove welds. Describes
how to make groove welds with backing. Provides procedures for
Paperback Trainee Guide: $104.99 978-0-13-457833-0 SMAW – Equipment and Setup (5 Hours)
making at, horizontal, vertical, and overhead groove welds.
ISBN 978-0-13-418027-4
(Module ID 29107-15) Describes SMAW welding and welding SMAW – Open-Root Groove Welds – Plate
safety. Explains how to connect welding current and set up arc (60 Hours)
welding equipment. Also explains how to use tools for cleaning ISBN 978-0-13-418022-9
MODULES welds. (Module ID 29112-15) Introduces various types of groove welds
The modules listed below are included in the Trainee Guide. The
SMAW Electrodes (2.5 Hours) and describes how to prepare for groove welding. Describes the
following ISBNs are for ordering individual modules only.
techniques required to produce various open V-groove welds.
ISBN 978-0-13-418026-7
Welding Safety (5 Hours) (Module ID 29108-15) Describes electrode characteristics and
ISBN 978-0-13-416580-6 different types of ller metals. Reviews the role of the American
(Module ID 29101-15) Covers safety equipment, protective Welding Society (AWS) and the American Society of Mechanical
clothing, and procedures applicable to the cutting and welding of Engineers (ASME). Explains proper storage and control of ller
metals. metals and identies the use of codes.

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 Welding Level 2

L2 WELDING Welding Symbols (5 Hours) GMAW and FCAW – Equipment and Filler Metals
ISBN 978-0-13-417950-6 (10 Hours)
LEVEL 2
(Module ID 29201-15) Identies and explains the different types of ISBN 978-0-13-418018-2
Curriculum Notes llet weld, groove weld, and non-destructive examination symbols. (Module ID 29205-15) Describes general safety procedures for
• 227.5 Hours Explains how to read welding symbols on drawings, specications, GMAW and FCAW. Identies GMAW and FCAW equipment and
• Revised: 2015, Fifth Edition and Welding Procedure Specications (WPS). explains the ller metals and shielding gases used to perform
• Sequenced in accordance with the American Welding Reading Welding Detail Drawings (10 Hours) GMAW and FCAW. Explains how to set up and use GMAW and FCAW
Society’s (AWS) S.E.N.S.E school requirements. When
equipment and how to clean GMAW and FCAW welds.
ISBN 978-0-13-417953-7
combined with NCCER Welding Level 1, the content aligns (Module ID 29202-15) Identies and explains welding detail GMAW – Plate (60 Hours)
with the key indicators specifed in AWS EG2.0:2008 Level drawings. Describes lines, lls, object views, and dimensioning on ISBN 978-0-13-417970-4
1-Entry Welder. drawings. Explains how to use notes on drawings and the bill of (Module ID 29209-15) Explains how to set up and use GMAW
• Downloadable instructor resources are available. materials. Explains how to sketch and draw basic welding drawings. equipment and how to select and use different ller metals and
Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties shielding gases. Describes how to make multiple-pass llet and
HARDCOVER ISBN V-groove welds on carbon steel plate in various positions.
Trainee Guide: $99.99 978-0-13-431110-4
of Metals (7.5 Hours)
ISBN 978-0-13-417954-4 FCAW – Plate (60 Hours)
PAPERBACK ISBN (Module ID 29203-15) Explains physical characteristics, mechanical ISBN 978-0-13-420171-9
Trainee Guide: $99.99 978-0-13-416310-9
properties, composition, and classication of common ferrous and (Module ID 29210-15) Explains how to set up and use FCAW
nonferrous metals. Identies the various standard metal forms equipment and how to select and use different ller metals and
DIGITAL ISBN and structural shapes. Shows how to extract metal information shielding gases. Describes how to make multiple-pass llet and
from Welding Procedure Specication (WPS) sheets and Procedure V-groove welds on carbon steel plate in various positions.
NCCERconnect Access Card: $99.99 978-0-13-452907-3
Qualication Records (PQRs). Covers visual inspection, magnetic
NCCERconnect + testing, and X-ray uorescent spectrometry methods used to
GTAW – Equipment and Filler Metals (10 Hours)
Hardcover Trainee Guide: $129.99 978-0-13-460120-5 identify metals. ISBN 978-0-13-417969-8
NCCERconnect + (Module ID 29207-15) Explains GTAW safety. Identies and
Preheating and Postheating of Metals (5 Hours) explains the use of GTAW equipment, ller metals, and shielding
Paperback Trainee Guide: $129.99 978-0-13-457831-6
ISBN 978-0-13-418019-9 gases. Covers the setup of GTAW equipment.
(Module ID 29204-15) Explains preheating, interpass temperature
control, and postheating procedures that sometimes need to be
GTAW – Plate (60 Hours)
done to preserve weldment strength, ductility, and weld quality. ISBN 978-0-13-417968-1
MODULES Covers the equipment used for heat treating metals. (Module ID 29208-15) Describes how to build pads on carbon
The modules listed below are included in the Trainee Guide. The steel plate using GTAW and carbon steel ller metal. Also explains
following ISBNs are for ordering individual modules only. how to make multiple-pass GTAW llet welds on carbon steel plate
coupons in the 1F, 2F, 3F, and 4F positions, and how to make
GTAW V-groove welds in the 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G positions.

L3 WELDING SMAW – Open-Root Pipe Welds (100 Hours) GTAW – Carbon Steel Pipe (80 Hours)
ISBN 978-0-13-448560-7 ISBN 978-0-13-448568-3
LEVEL 3 (Module ID 29301-16) Explains how to set up SMAW equipment (Module ID 29304-16) Explains how to set up GTAW equipment
Curriculum Notes for open-root V-groove welds, and explains how to prepare for for open-root V-groove welds, and explains how to prepare for
and make open-root V-groove welds on carbon steel pipe. Provides and make open-root V-groove welds on carbon steel pipe. Provides
• 470 Hours (370 Required; 100 Elective/Optional)
procedures for making open-root V-groove welds with SMAW procedures for making open-root V-groove welds with GTAW
• Revised: 2016, Fifth Edition equipment on pipe in the 1G-ROTATED, 2G, 5G, and 6G positions. equipment on pipe in the 2G, 5G, and 6G positions.
• Downloadable instructor resources are available.
GMAW – Pipe (60 Hours) GTAW – Low Alloy and Stainless Steel Pipe
PAPERBACK ISBN ISBN 978-0-13-448564-5 (70 Hours)
Trainee Guide: $99.99 978-0-13-448245-3 (Module ID 29302-16) Explains how to set up GMAW equipment ISBN 978-0-13-448570-6
for open-root V-groove welds, and explains how to prepare for (Module ID 29305-16) Explains how to set up GTAW equipment for
DIGITAL ISBN and make open-root V-groove welds on carbon steel pipe. Provides open-root V-groove welds on low-alloy and stainless steel pipe, and
NCCERconnect Access Card: $99.99 978-0-13-452913-4 procedures for making open-root V-groove welds with GMAW explains how to prepare for and make open-root V-groove welds on
equipment on pipe in the 1G-ROTATED, 2G, 5G, and 6G positions. low-alloy and stainless steel pipe. Provides procedures for making
NCCERconnect +
Trainee Guide: $129.99 978-0-13-471945-0 FCAW – Pipe (60 Hours) open-root V-groove welds with GTAW equipment on low-alloy and
ISBN 978-0-13-448566-9
stainless steel pipe in the 2G, 5G, and 6G positions.
(Module ID 29303-16) Explains how to set up FCAW equipment
for open-root V-groove welds, and explains how to prepare for
and make open-root V-groove welds on carbon steel pipe. Provides
MODULES procedures for making open-root V-groove welds with FCAW
The modules listed below are included in the Trainee Guide. The equipment on pipe in the 1G-ROTATED, 2G, 5G, and 6G positions.
following ISBNs are for ordering individual modules only.

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 Welding Level 3 (continued)

SMAW – Stainless Steel Plate and Pipe

Groove Welds (100 Elective Hours)
ISBN 978-0-13-448573-7
(Module ID 29306-16) Explains stainless steel metallurgy; how to
select SMAW electrodes for stainless steel welds; and how to weld
different types of stainless steels. Covers safety issues associated
with welding on stainless steels; how to prepare weld coupons;
and how to set up SMAW equipment for welding stainless steel.
Provides procedures for making open-root V-groove welds with
SMAW equipment on stainless steel plate in the 1G, 2G, 3G, and
4G positions. Includes procedures for making open-root V-groove
welds with SMAW equipment on stainless steel pipe in the
1G-ROTATED, 2G, 5G, and 6G positions.

L4 WELDING GMAW – Aluminum Pipe (50 Hours) GTAW – Aluminum Pipe (50 Hours)
ISBN 978-0-13-467760-6 ISBN 978-0-13-467763-7
Curriculum Notes (Module ID 29404-16) Covers the setup of GMAW equipment (Module ID 29403-16) Covers the setup of GTAW equipment
• 172.5 Hours for welding aluminum pipe. Addresses GMAW techniques used to for welding aluminum pipe. Explains how to clean and prepare
make V-groove welds on aluminum pipe with and without backing. aluminum pipe coupons for welding. Addresses GTAW techniques
• Revised: 2016, Fifth Edition
Explains how to clean and prepare aluminum pipe coupons for used to make V-groove and modied U-groove welds on aluminum
• Downloadable instructor resources are available. welding. Provides GMAW procedures on how to make V-groove pipe with and without backing. Provides GTAW procedures on how
welds on aluminum pipe in the 2G, 5G, and 6G positions. to make V-groove or modied U-groove welds on aluminum pipe in
PAPERBACK ISBN
GTAW – Aluminum Plate (30 Hours) the 2G, 5G, and 6G positions.
Trainee Guide: $99.99 978-0-13-451422-2
ISBN 978-0-13-467765-1 Soldering and Brazing (12.5 Hours)
DIGITAL ISBN (Module ID 29402-16) Covers the setup of GTAW equipment ISBN 978-0-13-467757-6
NCCERconnect Access Card: $99.99 978-0-13-452915-8 for welding aluminum plate. Explains how to clean and prepare (Module ID 29405-16) Introduces the equipment, techniques, and
aluminum plate coupons for welding, and how to select the materials used to safely join copper tubing through both brazing
NCCERconnect +
aluminum ller metals and shielding gases used in the GTAW and soldering processes. Covers the required PPE, preparation,
Trainee Guide: $129.99 978-0-13-469255-5
process. Explains GTAW techniques used in aluminum welding. and work processes in detail. Also presents procedures for brazing
Provides GTAW procedures on how to build weld pads on aluminum copper to dissimilar materials such as steel.
plate; how to make llet welds on aluminum plate in the 1F,
2F, 3F, and 4F positions; and how to make V-groove welds on
aluminum plate with backing in the 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G positions.
MODULES
The modules listed below are included in the Trainee Guide. The
following ISBNs are for ordering individual modules only.
GMAW – Aluminum Plate (30 Hours)
ISBN 978-0-13-467767-5
(Module ID 29401-16) Covers the setup of GMAW equipment
for welding aluminum plate. Explains aluminum metallurgy
and the characteristics of aluminum welding; how to clean and
prepare aluminum plate coupons for welding; and problems often
encountered in aluminum welds. Explains GMAW techniques used
in aluminum welding. Provides GMAW procedures on how to
build weld pads on aluminum plate; how to make llet welds on
aluminum plate in the 1F, 2F, 3F, and 4F positions; and how to
make V-groove welds on aluminum plate with backing in the 1G,
2G, 3G, and 4G positions.

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