WLD 24 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick Electrode)

Recent Professors: Joseph C. Gebbia, Logan K. Ziegenmeyer, Dakoda D. McFall, Miles D. Peacock
Recent Semesters: Fall 2026, Spring 2026
Class Size: 23 students
Credits: 8
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: WLD 21 and NCCER Level I Welding Qualification Corequisite: WLD 22, WLD 25, WLD 26, WLD 40, WLD 154
Fall 2026 Sections: View Fall 2026 sections of WLD 24
Transfers To: CSU
Description: This course includes pre-employment training for welding technicians. Emphasis on developing manipulative proficiency in the use of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), and flux core arc welding (FCAW), in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. These welding processes will be applied to light and heavy gauge plate steel for light construction. Part of the Level Two welder qualification for American Welding Society (AWS).
Usually Held: Fri 8:30am–11:20am, Thu 7:30am–11:20am, Tue 7:30am–11:20am, Wed 12:00pm–3:50pm