Breadcrumb Home WLDG Welding WLDG-2453 WLDG-2453: Advanced Pipe Welding Download Catalog PDF Download Page PDF Program WLDG Welding Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 7 Credit Hours 4 Course Type N Advanced topics involving welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Topics include electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. Emphasis on weld positions 5G and 6G using various electrodes.