WEL 274SMAW I: SENSE1

Kirkwood Community College · 3 credits · UGRD

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Emphasizes safety, amperage settings, polarity, and proper electrode selection for the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process. Trains students to perform American Welding Society (AWS) compliant welds on carbon steel, with a focus on producing high-quality results. Includes both visual and destructive methods for assessing weld quality to provide a comprehensive understanding of industry standards and practices. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 3 sections

Aug 24 – Sep 28

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
CRFA1Class #0383682-WEL-274-CRFA1	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:00 AM - 10:35 AM Jones Hall 166 (Lecture/Lab)	Jones Hall 166	Brady Hall
CRFA1 notes: A $82 lab fee applies to this section. This section is reserved for students in the Advanced Welding program.

CRFC1Class #0383684-WEL-274-CRFC1	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:35 AM - 2:10 PM Jones Hall 166 (Lecture/Lab)	Jones Hall 166	Brady Hall
CRFC1 notes: A $82 lab fee applies to this section. This section is reserved for students in the Advanced Welding program.