Vert Shielded Metal Arc Weld

Introduces the major theory, safety practices, and techniques required for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) in the vertical position. Qualification tests, vertical position, are used in the evaluation of student progress toward making industrial standard welds. Topics include: vertical SMAW safety and health practices, selection and applications of electrodes for vertical SMAW, vertical SMAW joints, and vertical SMAW to specification.

Required textbooks and materials (the following are one-time purchases required for all Welding classes):

• Welding Principles and Applications, ISBN 978-1111039172, $155.89
• Welding Principles and Applications Study Guide, ISBN 978-1305494701, $105
• Uniform, $148.66
• Equipment, $129.64