Faculty

WLDG-1457 Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

Andrew Torrey

Credit Spring 2026

Section(s)

WLDG-1457-018 (28004)
LEC MTu 9:30am - 11:00am SHS

LAB MTu 11:00am - 12:30pm SHS

Course Requirements

Course Description
WLDG 1457: Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding. A study of the production of various
groove welds. Preparation of specimens for testing in test positions. Course Fee: $50.00; Course
Type: W
Prerequisites
WLDG 1428: Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding.
Course Rationale
Students take this course typically to satisfy one of the following objectives:
 You are pursuing a Certificate or an Associate of Applied Science degree in Welding
Technology at Austin Community College, and this course is one of your degree
requirements.
 You are employed in the field of welding technology, you are making a transition to pipe
welding, and you need to develop open-root welding skills.

 You are employed in the field of welding technology, and you want to develop groove-
welding skills to apply to the fabrication of plate structures such as buildings, bridges,

and offshore platforms.

Readings

Required Texts/ Materials
Jeffus, Larry, Welding: Principles and Applications, Delmar Publishers, Inc., current edition.
This excellent textbook provides a great deal of specific instruction and reference material on
theory and applied welding skills. It can be purchased at the campus bookstore.
Required Supplies: There are a number of required tools for this course. Please see the supply
list in this syllabus.

Course Subjects

Identify principles of arc welding; describe arc welding operations of fillet and groove joints;
explain heat treatments of low alloy steels; and explain weld size and profiles; prepare test
plates; perform fillet welds in the overhead position; perform air carbon arc weld removal;
perform bevel groove welds with backing plates in various positions; and demonstrate use of
tools and equipment.

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

Program Learning Outcomes
• Demonstrate welding skills sufficient to meet industry certified welder standards.
• Interpret codes and safety standards that pertain to the welding industry.
• Use proper hand, measuring, and layout tools, to fabricate welded projects or certification
coupons.
• Demonstrate work attributes and ethics that contribute to personal success and towards
employment goals.