Breadcrumb Home WEL - Welding WEL 1004 WEL 1004: Basic Shielded Metal Arc II 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-7018 electrodes. Layout procedures will be practiced during this course. Prerequisites None Lab Hours 67.50 Lecture Hours 15.00