Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certificate (SMAW)

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


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

Total Credit Hours:10

Second Semester

WEL 103 Blueprints for Welders

3

WEL 121Advanced Smaw/Cutting I

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Total Credit Hours: 16