Provides students with an understanding of welder qualification in accordance with the American Welding Society, D1.1 Structural Welding Code. Also provides training to develop the skills to make code-quality, multiple-pass groove welds with backing on 3/8” mild steel plate in all positions using E7018 electrodes. Prepares students for welder qualification testing used throughout the welding industry. Prerequisites: WELD180M, WELD181M.