Patrick & Henry Community College: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Basic)

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Basic) - WEL 123 at Patrick & Henry Community College

WEL 123 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Basic): Teaches operation of AC and DC power sources, welding polarities, heats and electrodes for use in joining various metal alloys by the arc welding process. Deals with running beads, butt, and fillet welds in all positions. Emphasizes safety procedures.

Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 5-8 hours per week.

3-4 credits

Schedule at Patrick & Henry Community College

Spring 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
41159	WEL 123-01LS	0	M W	10:00 a.m.-12:50 p.m.	2025-03-17	Main	P
41158	WEL 123-01S	3	M W	8:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m.	2025-03-17	Main	P
41178	WEL 123-02LS	0	Tu Th	10:00 a.m.-12:50 p.m.	2025-03-17	Main	P
41177	WEL 123-02S	3	Tu Th	8:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m.	2025-03-17	Main	P
41796	WEL 123-03LS	0	Tu Th	3:15 p.m.-5:45 p.m.	2025-03-17	Main	P
41795	WEL 123-03S	3	Tu Th	1:30 p.m.-3:10 p.m.	2025-03-17	Main	P
41778	WEL 123-04LS	0	M W	3:15 p.m.-5:45 p.m.	2025-03-17	Main	P
41777	WEL 123-04S	3	M W	1:30 p.m.-3:10 p.m.	2025-03-17	Main	P
42381	WEL 123-05LS	0	Tu Th	3:15 p.m.-5:45 p.m.	2025-03-17	Main	P
42379	WEL 123-05S	3	Tu Th	1:30 p.m.-3:10 p.m.	2025-03-17	Main	P
50384	WEL 123-27	3	Tu Th	6:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m.	2025-01-13	Main	P
50385	WEL 123-27L	0	Tu Th	7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.	2025-01-13	Main	P
41032	WEL 123-28	3	Tu Th	6:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m.	2025-01-13	Main	P
41034	WEL 123-28L	0	Tu Th	7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.	2025-01-13	Main	P
41079	WEL 123-29	3	Tu Th	6:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m.	2025-01-13	Main	P
41080	WEL 123-29L	0	Tu Th	7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.	2025-01-13	Main	P

Summer 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
37608	WEL 123-03	3	Tu Th	1:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m.	2025-05-21	Main	P
37609	WEL 123-03L	0	Tu Th	3:00 p.m.-5:50 p.m.	2025-05-21	Main	P
37553	WEL 123-29	3	Tu Th	6:00 p.m.-7:40 p.m.	2025-05-21	Main	P
This course is part of a combination of classes: WEL 123/141/161/164.
37554	WEL 123-29L	0	Tu Th	7:50 p.m.-10:30 p.m.	2025-05-21	Main	P
This course is part of a combination of classes: WEL 123/141/161/164.
37610	WEL 123-49	3	Tu Th	6:00 p.m.-7:40 p.m.	2025-05-21	Main	P
37611	WEL 123-49L	0	Tu Th	7:50 p.m.-10:30 p.m.	2025-05-21	Main	P
37590	WEL 123-72	3	M W	6:00 p.m.-7:40 p.m.	2025-05-21	Off - Patrick	P
37591	WEL 123-72L	0	M W	7:50 p.m.-10:30 p.m.	2025-05-21	Off - Patrick	P

Fall 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
58584	WEL 123-01LS	0	M W	10:00 a.m.-12:50 p.m.	2025-10-16	Main	P
58583	WEL 123-01S	3	M W	8:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m.	2025-10-16	Main	P
58607	WEL 123-02LS	0	Tu Th	10:00 a.m.-12:50 p.m.	2025-10-16	Main	P
58606	WEL 123-02S	3	Tu Th	8:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m.	2025-10-16	Main	P
58644	WEL 123-03LS	0	Tu Th	3:00 p.m.-5:50 p.m.	2025-10-16	Main	P
58643	WEL 123-03S	3	Tu Th	1:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m.	2025-10-16	Main	P
58652	WEL 123-04LS	0	M W	3:00 p.m.-5:50 p.m.	2025-10-16	Main	P
58651	WEL 123-04S	3	M W	1:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m.	2025-10-16	Main	P
58682	WEL 123-05LS	0	Tu Th	3:00 p.m.-5:50 p.m.	2025-10-16	Main	P
58681	WEL 123-05S	3	Tu Th	1:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m.	2025-10-16	Main	P
58587	WEL 123-19	3	Tu Th	6:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m.	2025-08-20	Main	P
58588	WEL 123-19L	0	Tu Th	7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.	2025-08-20	Main	P
58614	WEL 123-29	3	Tu Th	6:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m.	2025-08-20	Main	P
58615	WEL 123-29L	0	Tu Th	7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.	2025-08-20	Main	P
58665	WEL 123-72	3	M W	6:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m.	2025-08-20	Off - Patrick	P
58666	WEL 123-72L	0	M W	7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.	2025-08-20	Off - Patrick	P
58697	WEL 123-80	3	M W F	9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.	2025-08-20	Main	P
58698	WEL 123-80L	0	Tu Th	9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.	2025-08-20	Main	P
58701	WEL 123-89	3	M W F	10:20 a.m.-12:07 p.m.	2025-08-20	Off - Patrick	P
58702	WEL 123-89L	0	Tu Th	10:20 a.m.-12:07 p.m.	2025-08-20	Off - Patrick	P

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