Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Basic) - WEL 123 at Tidewater Community College


         
 
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WEL 123 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Basic)
Teaches operation of AC and DC power sources, welding polarities, heats and electrodes for use in joining various metal alloys by the arc welding process. Deals with running beads, butt, and fillet welds in all positions. Emphasizes safety procedures.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 5-8 hours per week.
3-4 credits

Schedule at Tidewater Community College

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
35032 WEL 123-D01P 3
 MTuWTh  
9:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
2025-03-17 Portsmouth Campus P
42514 WEL 123-D07P 3
 MTuWTh  
8:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
2025-01-13 Portsmouth Campus P
42046 WEL 123-N01P 3
 MTuWTh  
6:15 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
2025-01-13 Portsmouth Campus P
42049 WEL 123-N02P 3
 MTuWTh  
6:15 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
2025-03-17 Portsmouth Campus P
42052 WEL 123-W01P 3
      Sa
12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
2025-01-13 Portsmouth Campus P
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