This proven guide provides the knowledge & skills you need to complete AWS SENSE Level I & Level II programs create Workmanship Qualification Specimens & earn professional certification Advancing rapidly from basic concepts & processes to today's most complex cutting-edge welding technologies & practices this comprehensive text features valuable information on topics such as welding metallurgy metal fabrication weld testing & inspection joint design job costing & environmental & conservation tips The author opens each section by introducing you to the materials equipment setup procedures & critical safety information you need to execute a specific process successfully while subsequent chapters focus on individual welding tasks leading to SENSE certification Now with Mind Tap for Welding complete with simulation & up-to-date welding videos