This course provides a thorough technical understanding of arc welding, welding safety, arc welding power sources, electrode classifications and selection. It also provides training to develop the skills necessary to make quality shielded metal arc welds in all positions on mild steel from plates and pipes, single and multiple pass, using mild steel, low hydrogen, and iron powder electrodes, with DC welding current. This will be accomplished through class assignment, class discussion and practical application of skills learned.