This course develops the concepts and techniques involved with the shielded metal arc-welding
process, safety hazards and proper procedures, equipment set up, electrical theory and machine selection,
maintenance and repair, qualification testing, and electrode selection. Students will develop the production
of quality groove and fillet welds in the 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G, 1F, 2F, 3F and 4F positions. Students will
build practical experience in the laboratory where a variety of welding techniques will be practiced and
reinforced through self and peer inspection. At the conclusion of this course students will be prepared to
perform quality groove and fillet welds using SMAW processes.
Prerequisites
WLD101