Welding Technology

Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Certificate

Prepares students for employment in positions requiring specialization in Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).  The competency-based curriculum combines classroom instruction with extensive hands-on training to develop the essential knowledge and skills for industry.

This certificate program is approximately two quarters in length, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.

Prerequisite:  COMPASS Pre-Algebra score of 37 or successful completion of MAT 060.

Admission Dates: Fall and Spring quarters.

Program Requirements

Catalog No.

Course Name

Credits

WLD 105

Welding Theory I

5

WLD 110

Thermal Cutting & Gouging

3

WLD 112

Oxyacetylene Welding & Brazing

4

WLD 116

Shielded Metal Arc Welding I

7

WLD 124

Shielded Metal Arc Welding III

7

WLD 135

Shielded Metal Arc Welding IV

7

WLD 142

Welding Theory II

5

Total Credits for Completion

38

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