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Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

16 Credit Hour Career Certificate

This curriculum provides students with the skills required for entry-level employment in the shielded metal arc welding process in industries related to manufacturing, facility maintenance, and construction. Students will also gain a basic knowledge of welding and cutting safety, oxyfuel cutting and blueprint reading as it pertains to welding.

Required Courses

First Semester

MAT 100Occupational Math

3
WEL 101Welding and Cutting Safety

1
WEL 111 Basic Arc Welding/Cutting I

3
WEL 112Basic Arc Welding/Cutting II

3

Second Semester

WEL 103 Blueprints For Welders

3
WEL 121Advanced Smaw/Cutting I

3