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

Spring 2025 ➜

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
42049 WEL 123-N02P 3
 MTuWTh  
6:15 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
 2025-03-17 Portsmouth Campus P

Summer 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
37231 WEL 123-D01P 3
 MTuWTh  
8:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
 2025-05-19 Portsmouth Campus P
37232 WEL 123-W02P 3
      Sa
12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
 2025-05-19 Portsmouth Campus P

Fall 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
57972 WEL 123-D01P 3
 MTuWTh  
4:00 p.m.-6:15 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Portsmouth Campus P
58003 WEL 123-D06P 3
 MTuWTh  
9:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
 2025-10-21 Portsmouth Campus P
57999 WEL 123-N03P 3
 MTuWTh  
6:20 p.m.-8:35 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Portsmouth Campus P
58006 WEL 123-U027 3
 MTuWThF 
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Va Beach Media & Tech Center P
58007 WEL 123-U037 3
 MTuWThF 
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Va Beach Media & Tech Center P
57973 WEL 123-W02P 3
      Sa
12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Portsmouth Campus P
58001 WEL 123-W05P 3
      Sa
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Portsmouth Campus P
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