Introduction to Welding - WEL 120 at Southside Virginia Community College


         
 
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WEL 120 - Introduction to Welding
Introduces history of welding processes. Covers types of equipment, and assembly of units. Stresses welding procedures such as fusion, non-fusion, and cutting oxyacetylene. Introduces arc welding and plasma arc cutting. Emphasizes procedures in the use of tools and equipment.
Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.
2-3 credits

Schedule at Southside Virginia Community College

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
79264 WEL 120-H11K 3
 M     
5:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
 2026-01-12 John H. Daniel HY
Hybrid Class: Online with a number of on-campus meetings Students are required to purchase Welding Kits. Students obtain a voucher from the bookstore and pick up kits at ARC3.
75712 WEL 120-N11L 3
 M     
5:30 p.m.-8:25 p.m.
 2026-01-12 Lake Country Advanced Know Ctr P
Students are required to purchase Welding Kits. Students obtain a voucher from the bookstore and pick up kits at ARC3.

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
69362 WEL 120-DF1K 3
  TuW   
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
 2026-05-26 John H. Daniel P
Students are required to purchase Welding Kits. Students obtain a voucher from the bookstore and pick up kits at ARC3.

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
1289 WEL 120-D11S 3
 M     
12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
 2026-08-24 The Southern Va Higher Ed Cent P
Students are required to purchase Welding Kits. Students obtain a voucher from the bookstore and pick up kits at ARC3.
918 WEL 120-N11K 3
 M     
5:00 p.m.-7:55 p.m.
 2026-08-24 John H. Daniel P
Students are required to purchase Welding Kits. Students obtain a voucher from the bookstore and pick up kits at ARC3.
481 WEL 120-N11L 3
 M     
5:30 p.m.-8:25 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Lake Country Advanced Know Ctr P
Students are required to purchase Welding Kits. Students obtain a voucher from the bookstore and pick up kits at ARC3.
1294 WEL 120-N11S 3
 M     
5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2026-08-24 The Southern Va Higher Ed Cent P
Students are required to purchase Welding Kits. Students obtain a voucher from the bookstore and pick up kits at ARC3.
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