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Welding Level 2, 6th edition

Published by Pearson (January 31, 2024) © 2024

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For courses in welding.

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Welding, Level 2, 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 sections address emerging welding techniques, equipping trainees with knowledge of the latest advances in the field.

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: Updated visuals and equipment representations reflect the latest in welding technology, while revised diagrams and images enhance understanding.

Enhanced pedagogy

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

MODULES

  1. Welding Symbols (29201)
  2. Reading Welding Detail Drawings (29202)
  3. Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metals (29203)
  4. Preheating and Postheating of Metals (29204)
  5. GMAW and FCAW – Equipment and Filler Metals (29205)
  6. GMAW – Plate (29209)
  7. FCAW – Plate (29210)
  8. GTAW – Equipment and Filler Metals (29207)
  9. GTAW – Plate (29208)

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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