Start Term
2026-2027
Course Title
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) II
Course Code
TEWT1112
Course Hours
60
Course Credits
2
Description
This course expands students’ competency in hands-on uses and practical application of SMAW. Students learn to
reason through appropriate electrode diameters, classifications, and appropriate current levels necessary to achieve
proficiency in SMAW.
reason through appropriate electrode diameters, classifications, and appropriate current levels necessary to achieve
proficiency in SMAW.
Upon course completion, students will be able to:
• Describe the advantages and limitations of SMAW.
• Select proper electrode classifications for their appropriate applications.
• Select proper welding current for specified electrode classification and diameter.
• Perform 3F and 3G welds with SMAW.
• Perform 4F and 4G welds with SMAW.
