Aug 06, 2026  
NIACC Catalog 2026-2027 
    
NIACC Catalog 2026-2027

WEL - 274 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I: SENSE1


(3 s.h.)

Corequisite: IND - 190 Skills and Safety in Industry  or instructor approval.
This course emphasizes proper safety, amperage settings, polarity, and electrode selection for Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Students perform American Welding Society–compliant fillet and groove welds on carbon steel and assess weld quality using visual and destructive methods, meeting industry standards.

Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 60
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0