Breadcrumb Home WEL - Welding WEL 1003 WEL 1003: Basic Shielded Metal Arc I Download as PDF Program WEL - Welding Credits 4.00 Covers performing safety inspections, making minor repairs, adjusting operating parameters, and operating SMAW equipment utilizing E-6010 electrodes. Layout procedures and practices will also be introduced. Prerequisites None Lab Hours 67.50 Lecture Hours 15.00