Semester Credit Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Laboratory Hours: 4 Advanced topics involving welding of pipe using the shielding metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Topics include electrode selection, equipment set-up and safe shop practices. Emphasis on weld positions 5G and 6G using various electrodes. Required Prerequisite(s):WLDG 2443 or approval of Program Coordinator