Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Certificate of Proficiency
Credits: 31 | Length of Program: 2 quarters
Subject: Welding Technology
Ed Plan / Class List
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
Revision Date:
May 1, 2020