Welding, Level 1, 6th edition

Published by Pearson (May 24, 2022) © 2023

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Title overview

For courses in welding.

Market leader in welding instruction

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, the program 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. New content includes improved safety guidelines, enhanced definitions and graphics, and a graphical lens shade guide based on OSHA data.

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.

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.

Key features

Features of NCCERconnect for the 6th Edition

  • NEW: Dynamic presentations have been added for an engaging online review of content.
  • Self-guided learning consists of interactive lessons that drive home concepts while letting students go at their own pace.
  • Numerous videos highlight careers, equipment usage and math skills.
  • ENHANCED: Performance tasks are more rigorous in the 6th Edition.
  • Projects for trainees to build in the lab offer hands-on practice with new skills.
  • EXPANDED: Additional study question banks support comprehensive exam prep.

Table of contents

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)

Author bios

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.

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