WEL 274
SMAW I-SENSE 1
Hawkeye Community College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
Focuses on safety, amperage settings, polarity and the proper selection of electrodes for the shielded metal arc welding process. Students will perform American Welding Society compliant welds on carbon steel, using visual and destructive methods for determining weld quality. This course aligns to SENSE Level 1 Module 4 - Key Indicators 1-7 for the flat and horizontal positions, as well as Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 3- Key Indicator 3, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2.
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
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1 openSeats: 19/20 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 4:03 PM- Days & times
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Times TBD Training Site TRNG (Lab-A) ; Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Times TBD Times TBD Online ONLNE (Lecture)
- Meeting dates
- Aug 19 – Oct 13
- Location
- Training Site TRNG; Online ONLNE
- Instructor
- Staff
Section notes
Students must attend a combination of face-to-face meetings on campus as listed on the course schedule and regularly participate in online instructional activities but not at designated, specific times. The course syllabus and instructional materials are provided online. Exams may be proctored during the scheduled class meeting times or using remote proctoring software online. A computer, high-speed internet, web camera and microphone are needed for Hybrid courses. Students who do not have access to this technology may use the computer labs available on campus.