Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Certificate of Proficiency

Credits: 31  |   Length of Program: 2 quarters

Subject: Welding Technology

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Shielded Metal Arc Welding - Certificate of Proficiency

The Welding Technology Program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in welding and related occupations. The competency-based curriculum combines classroom instruction with extensive hands-on training and practical exercises to develop knowledge and skill in the most common welding and metal cutting processes used in industry. 

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Career Opportunities

Graduates may work in manufacturing, the construction trades, or in maintenance and repair positions. Some welders may work as “fitters” or “fabricators” who interpret drawings, plan projects, and use a variety of tools and machines to complete work. With experience and a strong technical background, welders may advance into leadership positions or within quality control. See Automotive, Welding, & Manufacturing » Welding Technology for more career and employment information.

Length of Program

The Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certificate can be completed in two quarters.

Cost of Program / Financial Aid

Include textbooks plus approximately $900.00 upon entry into the program for personal protective equipment, tools, and supplies.

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Program Student Learning Outcomes

At the completion for the Welding Technology Program, the successful student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze, and synthesize relevant data to problem solve in a welding environment
  • Demonstrate effective oral, written, and graphical communication skills appropriate to the welding industry
  • Demonstrate measuring methods and apply mathematical concepts to solve problems related to welding
  • Apply the appropriate ethical standards and practices of the welding industry
  • Demonstrate the ability to identify the values, beliefs, and practices of a multicultural workforce and collaborate with diverse groups across a variety of knowledge and skill levels and perspectives

In addition, students who complete the program will demonstrate the following skills standards specific to Welding Technology:

  • Evaluate potential hazards and apply procedures to maintain workplace safety
  • Select and operate tools and equipment used in welding and metal fabrication
  • Perform thermal cutting and gouging processes to industry standards
  • Perform Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) to industry standards
  • Perform Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) to industry standards
  • Perform Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) to industry standards
  • Perform Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) to industry standards
  • Identify materials and apply metallurgy knowledge to solve practical welding problems
  • Interpret drawings including welding symbols and make accurate calculations
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Required Courses

CCS101 Pathways to Success 3 Credits Search Schedule
Cultivates the mind-set and skills necessary for students to become confident, reflective, self-directing, and successful learners. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 090 or higher.

Concurrent enrollment required for WELD 102, 103, 104, and 106. Prerequisite required: Eligible for MATH 101 and ENGL 090.
WELD102 Welding Theory I 5 Credits Search Schedule
Introduces the tools and equipment used in welding, including a technical orientation for select welding and cutting processes. Prerequisite: Eligible for MATH 101 and ENGL 090. Concurrent enrollment in WELD 103, WELD 104, WELD 106.
WELD103 Thermal Cutting and Gouging 1 Credit Search Schedule
Develops the skill for Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Arc Cutting, and Carbon Arc Cutting and gouging. Prerequisite: Eligible for MATH 101 and ENGL 090. Concurrent enrollment in WELD 102, WELD 104, WELD 106.
WELD104 Oxyacetylene Welding 3 Credits Search Schedule
Develops the skill for Oxyacetylene Welding (OAW) steel in various joint designs and positions. Prerequisite: Eligible for MATH 101 and ENGL 090. Concurrent enrollment in WELD 102, WELD 103, WELD 106.
WELD106 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I 5 Credits Search Schedule
Introduces Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) with emphasis on deep penetrating electrodes. Prerequisite: Eligible for MATH 101 and ENGL 090. Concurrent enrollment in WELD 102, WELD 103, WELD 104.
WELD125 Welding Theory II 5 Credits Search Schedule
Introduces methods of weld inspection and testing, basic metallurgy, and continuation of the technical orientation to select welding processes. Prerequisite: WELD 102.
WELD127 Shielded Metal Arc Welding II 9 Credits Search Schedule
Continues skill development in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) with an emphasis on the applications and techniques for low hydrogen electrodes. Prerequisite: WELD 102.

 

Effective Catalog Year 2020-2021

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Revision Date: 
May 1, 2020