The course is connected to the following study programs

Recommended prerequisites

BYG407 IWE 1, BYG408 IWE 2, BYG409 IWE 3

Course contents

  • Introduction to quality management for welded fabrication

  • Quality control during fabrication

  • Residual stresses and distorsions

  • Welding equipment, welding jigs and fixtures

  • Health and safety

  • Measuring, checking and logging welding data

  • Imperfections and acceptance criteria

  • Non Destructive Testing - NDT

  • Economy and productivity

  • Weld repairs and ECA analysis

  • Reinforcing steel welded joints

  • Industry cases are used as examples throughout in the Module

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the module, the student should be able to

  • Detail tasks and responsibilities for the welding coordinator

  • Understand in detail the principles of quality assurance and control, the related standards, and their application to welded fabrication

  • Explain fully the main purposes for WPS/WPQR/pWPS and advantages to quality of welded fabrication

  • Explain in detail the workshop layout principles and facilities for improved productivity, safety and comfort

  • Understand in detail the health and safety hazards associated with welding and fabrication processes

  • Understand in detail the use of NDT in welded fabrication

  • Explain fully and calculate the costs associated with welding

Examination requirements

To get entrance to the written exam, students must have a minimum of 90% attendance during lectures. All interactive exercises for the module must be assessed to a pass.

Teaching methods

One week-end session on campus with lectures. Online interactive exercises and self-study.

Estimated work load for the average student is 27 hours per credit.

Evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.”

Offered as Single Standing Module

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module

Higher Education Entrance Qualification including mathematics R1 and R2 and physics 1, or a pass in the preliminary course examination for engineers (which is also offered at University of Agder).

Assessment methods and criteria

A written, individual exam of two hours' duration. The exam is evaluated as "Passed" or "Not passed". A minimum score of 60% is required to pass.

Other information

It is required minimum 20 students registered to start up the course. The course will not be offered in 2022.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
BYG905 – IWE 4 - Fabrication and Applications Engineering 7.5
Last updated from FS (Common Student System) July 18, 2024 1:44:45 AM