Aug 05, 2026  
2026-2027 College Catalog 
    
2026-2027 College Catalog

WEL 123 - SMAW (Stick) Plate Welding II


3 Credit Hour(s)
1 Lecture Hour(s)
4 Lab Hours(s)
Prerequisite(s): WEL 121  
This course is a study of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) theory and practice in preparation and welding of vertical and overhead position steel plate joints. Students learn to produce stringer and weave beads with varying techniques. Safety, electrode selection, AWS weld symbols, equipment setup and operation, inspection and testing are included.